San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s moderate campaign for California governor has fared well with billionaires and tech moguls. But two progressive state lawmakers in his own backyard are less enthused. Democratic Assemblymembers Ash Kalra and Alex Lee are spurning Mahan’s bid for statewide office as a “handpicked” vessel for big tech’s movement to consolidate control over California. During a Friday online news conference, they counted Mahan — a fellow Democrat — among a line of well-connected, private school-educated politicians who have sought office in San Jose as a stepping stone to reach more powerful public roles. Recent campaign filings show…
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