SAN JOSE MAYOR Matt Mahan is facing claims of a toxic work environment from ex-employees who say the office is rife with condescension, broken promises and overwork — leading to staff turnover.
Since taking office in January, six people have left the mayor’s team of about 25 people, compared to other freshman policymakers who have seen a maximum of two people leave in the same time period, according to data provided by the city’s office of employee relations. Some say they left for new opportunities, while others claim they were forced to find new jobs because of problems they could no longer ignore.
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