Quotes from Michael Tubbs

Growing up, when I'd throw out the trash, I'd toss it and dart because all the cats would come running. That's why I still don't like cats.

As the documentary 'True Son' illustrates, my campaign for city council started really small - with eight mostly political neophytes in my living room and with young people knocking on doors.

The power to remove an individual from office is reserved for the greatest betrayals of public trust, not just because you disagree with someone.

I was born and raised in the south side of Stockton, California, to a mother still in high school and a father in a juvenile detention facility.

I chose Anna as my wife because she is so kind yet so strong and challenges me to become a better person. She has a heart of gold and is unafraid about speaking to and living her values.

When I was in high school, people would ask me what I wanted to do, and I would always say I wanted to 'lead marches and give speeches.'

When I left Stockton and went to Stanford, I felt I hit the lotto. I did not think I was coming back.

I tell people all the time, the status quo is so untenable to me. Like, literally, I have no patience for it.

My mom, my aunt, and my grandma banded together and gave me a village of support when I was growing up.