Will San Jose require drug testing for cash assistance?

Will San Jose require drug testing for cash assistance?

San Jose’s top political leader supports the idea of drug testing people who receive public assistance — a controversial measure just approved by San Francisco voters and widely lambasted by progressives across the Bay Area.

But despite success from San Francisco, it’s unlikely South Bay residents will see a similar policy any time soon. That’s because Santa Clara County’s most powerful elected official isn’t a fan.

Mayor Matt Mahan exclusively told San José Spotlight he supports the spirit of Measure F, an initiative introduced by fellow Democrat San Francisco Mayor London Breed and approved by 58% of voters this month. The […]

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