The mayor of the Bay Area’s largest city may have scored a limited window to push through his agenda with the temporary appointment of District 3 Councilmember Carl Salas. Salas — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s pick during last month’s appointment process — potentially secures the business-backed mayor a six-vote majority amid the City Council’s labor and business divide. Salas is only in the seat for a couple months, giving Mahan a short window to advance his policies, such as temporary housing over permanent affordable housing, conservative spending and developer incentives. The District 3 entrepreneur’s selection could have profound impacts on…
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