Elaine Culotti
Founder of the Mayors Matter project and entrepreneur; documented conversations with dozens of California mayors about public-safety and economic-development challenges.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 52min
I Talked to 50 California Mayors. What They Told Me Was Surprising | Elaine Culotti
Elaine Culotti, entrepreneur and founder of the Mayors Matter project, traveled California to interview 50 mayors. She highlights that most of the state is purple and mayors focus on two priorities: public safety and economic development. She argues Sacramento’s centralization, unfunded mandates, and tax shifts undermine local control and strain cities trying to deliver results.
