Michael Tubbs
American politician (born 1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Derrick Tubbs (born August 2, 1990)[1] is an American politician who is currently serving as a special adviser for economic mobility and opportunity for Governor Gavin Newsom. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 79th mayor of Stockton, California from 2017 to 2021, and as a member of the Stockton City Council from the 6th District from 2013 until 2017.
Michael Tubbs | |
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79th Mayor of Stockton | |
In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Silva |
Succeeded by | Kevin Lincoln |
Member of the Stockton City Council from the 6th district | |
In office January 8, 2013 – January 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Dale Fritchen |
Succeeded by | Jesús Andrade |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Derrick Tubbs (1990-08-02) August 2, 1990 (age 33) Stockton, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna Nti-Asare (2017–present) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Stanford University (BA, MA) |
Website | Official website |
Tubbs was elected mayor in 2016, becoming the youngest mayor in Stockton's history and its first African-American mayor.[2] With his win, he also became the youngest mayor ever of a city with a population greater than 100,000. [3]In 2020, he lost reelection to Kevin Lincoln.