Mayor Matt Mahan is running for governor on a platform of fiscal responsibility. But what does fiscal responsibility look like here at home, in San Jose? The San Jose Unified School District is funded by one of the largest property tax bases in the country due to high property values. In November, voters approved Measure R, a $1.15 billion bond, on top of $462 million in annual revenue. The district promised to spend its money on “neighborhood schools.” Now, the district is preparing to close five elementary schools, displace one and break neighborhoods apart through rezoning. Where did all the…
