Michael Tubbs is truly a son of Stockton and is no stranger to hardship as he was born to a teenaged mother and an incarcerated father. Poised to graduate from Stanford University with both his bachelor's degree with honors and his master's in Policy, Organization, and Leadership studies, Tubbs is equipped to serve the city that has nurtured him.

Tubbs has dedicated his life to improving the Stockton community. He has been an active participant in many of the city's boards and commissions including spending 2 years as Chairman of the Youth Advisory Commission. In response to the spike in crime during the summer months, he co-created Save Our Stockton, which successfully engaged the mayor and city council in establishing a mayoral task force on youth and crime. He also organized a "Back to School" tour, where and gave assemblies at Stagg and Franklin High Schools, instilling in youth the importance of attaining a higher education. Additionally, he co-founded the Summer Success and Leadership Academy at the University of Pacific, a program that trains Stockton's youth to create solutions to the myriad of problems in the city. Furthermore, Tubbs has worked in the White House where he helped craft the administration's strategy for engaging with mayors and city councils nationwide.

A breath of political fresh air, Tubbs is a proud International Baccalaureate graduate of Franklin High School where he earned a full ride scholarship to Stanford University. He has served as a voting member of Stanford University's Board of Trustees Development Committee, worked with the Children's Defense Fund on their campaign to stop the Cradle to Prison Pipeline, and has served as president of Stanford's NAACP. He also is a member of both Stanford's Black Community Services Alumni Advisory Board and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Alumni Advisory Board.

In addition, Tubbs serves as the Founder and Executive Director of The Phoenix Scholars, which to date has worked with over 300 students statewide in gaining acceptances to colleges and universities. Michael has been honored as a City of Stockton Architect of Peace, a Truman Scholar for his commitment to public service, and a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist.

The impetus behind Tubbs' experiences and accomplishments is his desire to create opportunities and positive outcomes for those in his community. A true son of Stockton, Tubbs eagerly welcomes the challenge and is humbled at the opportunity to serve the Stockton community as councilman for District 6.

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