Michael Tubbs
Youngest US Mayor | Economic Transformation & Civic Innovation
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Michael Tubbs made history as the youngest mayor in the United States to represent a city of over 100,000 residents. As the former mayor of Stockton, California, he led groundbreaking initiatives like the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, a universal basic income pilot.
Tubbs' work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and on NBC's Today Show. His keynotes offer a data-driven perspective on economic trends, social policies, and how civic leaders can drive meaningful change in their communities.
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The political power of being a good neighbor
Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence in Stockton, California shaped his bold vision for change and his commitment to govern as a neighbor, not a politician. "When we see someone different from us, they should not reflect our fears, our anxieties, our insecurities," he says. "We should see our common humanity."
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