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Issue 14 • Friday, May 6, 2016 • deltacollegian.net
ANTHONY SILVA
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MAYOR OF STOCKTON
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
MICHAEL TUBBS
TONY MANNOR
“I’m not perfect. I’m a product of Stockton and I’m not afraid to wear a bathrobe.”
“I dare anyone to put [mine, Silva’s and Villapudua’s] accomplishments next to each other and tell me it’s not clear who’s actually executing more for the people of Stockton.”
“I keep beating the crime drum a little bit because I think even though everyone’s concerned about it, I don’t think they are really looking at a solution to it.”
SEAN MURRAY
POLICE CHAPLAIN, RTD EMPLOYEE
“My father told me you can’t complain if you don’t do anything about it. That’s why I’m here.”
BUSINESS OWNER
CARLOS VILLAPADUA COUNTY SUPERVISOR
“We can talk about
everything we’ve talked about tonight, but until we have a safe city, you’re not going to have all that.”
GARY MALLOY
JIMMIE RISHWAIN
“My number one concern is crime. I also want to make sure they’re taking care of our trees, extend library hours.”
“I’m a doer. I’m not just looking for a job. I will get the job done.”
ACTIVE RESIDENT
FORMER MAYOR
MAYORAL SMACKDOWN
Candidates for Stockton’s top office discuss platforms during event at Delta College BY ZACHARIAH MERCES & MEGAN MAXEY deltacollegian@gmail.com
Stockton’s seven mayoral candidates met on May 3 at San Joaquin Delta College’s North Forum to discuss platforms for the upcoming election. Gary Malloy, Tony Mannor, Jimmie Rishwain, Michael Tubbs, Sean Murray, Carlos Villapudua and current Mayor Anthony Silva were present. The Associated Students of Delta College, the League of Women’s Voters and KWDC Radio hosted the event. This panel consisted of elect-
ed officials, business owners, local employees and members of Stockton’s community. “There’s a difference in philosophy between me and council member Tubbs that will become apparent between now and the finals. Just like it’s inevitable that it will be Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, there’s probably going to be two that come down for mayor,” said Silva. Tubbs, 26, is running after serving on the city council for three and a half years.
“As the youngest candidate I think the perspective I bring is one of innovation. I understand that city hall can’t do everything. I understand that we have to go out in communities, that we can’t be scared to talk to people, that we can’t be scared to talk to kids, and we can’t be afraid to use social media. I also want to prepare people for the economy that’s coming. The jobs that are coming will be coding jobs, jobs that require high degrees of technical computer skills and if we aren’t prepared to do that it’s not going to work,” said Tubbs. Despite his age his resume in-
cludes two Stanford University degrees, years serving over various committees and groups and his service to Stockton through city council. “Myself, the current mayor and the current supervisor have all been in office … and I dare anyone to put our accomplishments next to each other and tell me it’s not clear who’s actually executing more for the people of Stockton,” added Tubbs. The event wasn’t without controversial statements. “Mayor Ann Johnston hadn’t won because she didn’t listen to what he told her. If she would
have listened, she would have won. And so he said the lesson to be learned here is if you shut up and listen to what I tell you, you’re going to be a good mayor,” said Silva about his first meeting with former City Manager Bob Deis. “The truth is, this form of government in Stockton does not work. It’s ruled by the elite few rich families that have controlled Stockton for a long time. They control much of the media, and they control these elected officials through campaign do-
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