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Candidate Justin Tevis Would Bring ‘Outsider’s Perspective’ to Santa Barbara Council
He’s one of the youngest candidates in the race for Santa Barbara City Council, second only to 24-year-old Olivia Uribe, but 26-year-old Justin Tevis says supporters of all ages and walks of life are behind his run.
“I’m not trying to ride the youth vote by any means,” he says.
Tevis is somewhat of a mysterious figure, and had been less visible in the past than some of his other competitors, who have cut their teeth speaking at council meetings and organizing for community causes.
He contends he has plenty of experience in the private sector, an outlook he maintains is desperately needed in whoever wins seats in November. He’s a manager and works in purchasing at the Territory Ahead. He also worked for a production home builder, and helped in sales at a company called Polymer Logistics, where he helped set up a 65,000-square-foot distribution center in Riverside.
Tevis sees his lack of formal city experience as an advantage and is using a different approach than his more experienced candidate counterparts. “I truly have an outsider’s perspective,” he said. “I’m not going to vote for pay raises for my friends if it’s not in the budget of the city.”
After getting degrees in international relations and history at Claremont McKenna in 2005, Tevis said he’s always had a passion for politics, but never thought he’d be running for office. After seeing so much news coverage of the economic crisis, he said he felt that workers in the private sector were being underrepresented.
“I felt like citizens were being overburdened and having agendas pushed down their throats,” he said. “I feel that the way the economic crisis has been handled by all levels of government, federal, state and local, has really shown that the politicians in office are out of touch with reality.
“Instead of balancing the budget responsibly, they’re turning it back on the citizens and looking at our pocketbooks to make up for the mistakes that they’ve made.”
He has a few suggestions for Santa Barbara’s budget shortfalls, one of which would be holding city workers to the same levels of accountability as those in the private sector. “For example, a $35,000 administrative job in the private sector is getting paid over $90,000 at the city,” he said.
He said there are too many lifelong politicians at work in City Hall, and more people are needed in office, he said, representing “hardworking, private-sector citizens at large.”
“This is a pivotal time in our history,” he said, “and good people need to step up, or our city could become insolvent.”
Tevis was born at Cottage Hospital and grew up Santa Ynez. Preserving Santa Barbara’s “small-town cultural identity” is important, and he said he doesn’t feel that character should be compromised in the name of affordable housing or big projects.
Cherishing that small-town character was a sentiment Tevis saw in his parents, who still live in the Santa Ynez Valley. “We’ve seen what can happen with overdevelopment,” he said, and is supportive of limiting heights in downtown Santa Barbara.
Instead of fighting for more affordable housing, Tevis said he’d like to see the focus shift to maintaining basic infrastructure, such as upkeep for roads and bike lanes.
He’s in favor of neighborhood task forces working with police task force units to try to quell gangs in Santa Barbara, but said he’s not in favor of any type of gang injunction.
“I don’t think we need to live a big-brother, lock-down type of society,” he said. “I think that anything we do in regards to gangs needs to be taken with a grain of salt, and taking civil liberties and privacy and respect of human beings into account.”
As for homelessness, Tevis believes the problem is worse than it’s been since he’s lived in the area, and though he supports private charities and churches helping the homeless, he doesn’t support tax dollars going toward building shelters.
“I don’t think that we need to have a city council or a planning commission where their No. 1 priority is building free housing for the homeless,” he said.
— Noozhawk staff writer Lara Cooper can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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» on 07.28.09 @ 01:48 AM
From an european point of view i think Tevis has some good points. Why should there be a difference in income if people work for the city instead of the private sector. People who perform equally should get paid equally.
Also i think it is really important to keep the “small-town cultural identity” as it is what somebody like me, who is not a santa barbara citizen, loves about this town. I wish Tevis the best on this election since it will e for the best of Santa Barbara.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 02:32 AM
Justin is a serious guy with great ambitions that I believe will help him and his voters to move forward to a better life.
From the article I see that he bring a lot of energy and commitment to the cause
Justin, you for sure got my vote
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» on 07.28.09 @ 03:24 AM
Justin is a serious guy with great ambitions that I believe will help him and his voters to move forward to a better life.
From the article I see that he bring a lot of energy and commitment to the cause
Justin, you for sure got my vote
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» on 07.28.09 @ 05:33 AM
It is a bold move in this town to say that our local government should not make building free housing for the homeless with taxpayer’s money our number one priority. Thank you. We need more of this thinking in City Hall. If you build it, they will come, and they have. Spend the local tax dollars on local citizen’s needs.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 07:27 AM
this guy is pretty out there if he thinks we can rely on charities to combat the homeless problem. Whether you are a conservative who wants to give them a bus ticket out of town, or a liberal who thinks we need to build housing for them with supportive services, both approaches require public money.
Justin is out of his league.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 07:44 AM
Justin Tevis is very clear when he articulates his position on the various challenges facing the city. I find it very refreshing when a candidate avoids pandering to special interests.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 07:53 AM
I like that with Tevis, you know what he stands for. He doesn’t dodge the issues, but takes a stance and sticks to his guns. I haven’t seen this out of any of the other candidates, as of yet. What a breath of fresh air, Mr. Tevis is.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 08:42 AM
Uh… right…
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» on 07.28.09 @ 08:43 AM
Tevis was also one of the more articulate & pensive of the candidates at the El Pueblo Viejo forum. He came across as very moderate and thoughtful when it came time to answer the questions. I would vote for him as of now, and he may get my only vote come November!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 08:46 AM
Justin’s views and direction is on point. We have a postive young man who can lead us into the future.
You got my vote Justin.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 09:13 AM
Justin Tevis seem to have a sensible political view. His real life experiences and struggles have inspired him to make a difference in Santa Barbara, and the world. I applaud him for stepping up and wanting to help resolve the problems that big government has created and also to hold politicians accountable for the situation that they have gotten us in. Definately One candidate to VOTE for!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 09:22 AM
The only grain of salt we should be taking is this and every other politician’s story. Everyone has an agenda, I don’t care how honest they look or how the media has made them sound.
And as for the “lock-down” comment regarding gang injunctions: just one more candidate who refuses to see that we have serious issues that can’t be solved without serious action. And placing policing in the hands of citizens is foolish and negates the purpose of a police department.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 09:29 AM
A column on Tevis - this guy has been under the radar too long. He is awesome. It gives me hope that someone so young understands how we have been destroying our country. He is real and not a politician just saying whatever he thinks will get him elected. He is actually a person who has worked for a living in the private sector and understands life in the real world that the rest of us live in. GO JUSTIN!!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 09:36 AM
Sonmeone that is not addicted to OPM (Other Peoples Money) and has respect for taxpayer dollars.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 09:57 AM
Thank you Justin!
A breath of fresh air! A man with a vision who sees through all the BS. It is our taxpayers dollars they have wasted and now the politicions are punishing us, the citizen’s by raising taxes more? It is crazy and they are totally out of control! We need someone who thinks out of the box and has new, refreshing ideas, go Justin!! You have my vote, it is time for serious change!!! Thank you for standing up for all of us!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 10:08 AM
Uh… right…
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» on 07.28.09 @ 10:26 AM
I’ve talked with Justin and he’s real and smart; something you don’t find today in politics. I wish him the best, Santa Barbara needs some fresh blood and Justin fits the tickets. Sucks I don’t get to vote since I don’t live in SB but I’m telling people who can to vote for him.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 10:33 AM
I think Tevis may be comparing apples with oranges when he compares a managerial position in the private sector paying $35,000 annually with a city manager being paid $90,000. What are their comparable responsibilities, budgets, education, and expertise? I have a strong feeling the private sector manager being paid $35,000 would not be qualified to fill the city manager’s position. At any rate a family of 4 with an income of $35,000 in Santa Barbara County falls into HUD’s 2009 income rating of “very-low” and would qualify for government subsidies—even an individual (one-person household) earning $35,000 in SBC would quality as “low-income.” The point is that the economic crisis our society is facing isn’t due to governments paying inflated salaries to employees (what amounts to a living wage), but is due to private companies trying to maximize profits at the expense of its employees, and failing to pay them a living wage. This failure results in public dollars being spend to subsidize low-wages, and keep families fed and housed. If, as Tevis suggests, we stop government funding for homeless shelters, and that manager making $35,000 misses a couple of mortgage payments, becomes seriously ill, or has an uninsured house burn down, may well be found living on the streets—with no one to call on for help. For some people, maybe that’s okay—but it’s not for me. This is where we need government—to create that safety net for those who fall through the cracks and find themselves needing a helping hand. If in addition to that, governments provide some living wage jobs that help to lift wages all around, that’s an added benfit.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 10:54 AM
“workers in the private sector were being underrepresented.”
Yes because they have JOBS and are too busy supporting their families and paying mortgages and trying to stay afloat to be involved in government. Unlike most of the activists and special interests that currently “represent” us that have too much time on their hands trying to use government and tax money to support their agendas. Such as the SBCANdidates.
GO JUSTIN!!!!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 11:01 AM
You’re killing me
“private sector manager being paid $35,000 would not be qualified to fill the city manager’s position.”
Yes don’t you know that the ones who work for the City are the brightest and the most elite and working for government is so much more difficult than working in the lowly private sector don’t you know HA HA AH A rolling on the floor laughing my private sector asss off…..omg hee hee best line ever
oh did you know the City WEBMASTER gets over $90,000??? There are people who would be willing to do this for free just for their portfolio and the exposure!!
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» on 07.28.09 @ 11:11 AM
“Tevis sees his lack of formal city experience as an advantage.”
I totally agree! One time I asked my surgeon how good he was and he said:
“I see my lack of anatomical knowledge as an advantage”
Then he removed my spleen instead of the appendix. So I got a lawyer and I asked him if I had a case. He told me: “I’ve never tried a case by I see my lack formal trial experience as an advantage”...
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» on 07.28.09 @ 12:34 PM
For finally covering Justin. He has been the stealth candidate who is and exactly what we need at this time. His visibility has been low because he has been unknown and so far unable to raise the campaign funds that others get from special interests.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 12:37 PM
Uribe 24 and Justin 26. Uribe wants to get into the City coffers to help her “people” get housing. Justin wants to give you your money back so if you wish you can contribute to habitat for Humanity to help her “people”. Tough choice. Except Justin won’t be elected because of racism against white males and he won’t be the first Latina female on the council.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 12:46 PM
I wouldnt assume he would have much of a chance in most election cycles, but with so many candidates and public dissatisfaction he might just find himself on the council. From a personal standpoint still not sure mainly to do with his Tea Party involvement. I view that as a large caution flag, the same way I am also suspicious of the entire SBCAN/PUEBLO crowd. I am never in favor of the extremes of either side in power, and all these years of the far left councils running the city has only solidified my views on why that doesn’t work.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 12:59 PM
What about Victor Garza the parking superintendent that makes #103,249? Would a private sector parking lot attendant making $10 an hour be qualified? Probably.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 01:07 PM
DJ, you are the one comparing apples to oranges, and attempting to distort the actual quote. Justin did not say “manager” he said “administrative” and I have heard Justin offer this comparison between private and public employment before when he spoke at the Tax Day Protest at Alameda Park. Justin compared the positions of “administrative assistants” who make in excess of $90,000 when employed by the city compared to “administrative assistants” who make approximately $35,000 in the private sector. And who says you need to be able to support a family of four with that income? What about supporting yourself? I am sure there are many young adults in Santa Barbara supporting themselves on $35,000 a year. It is tough to do that in Santa Barbara but nobody is forced to live in one of the most desirable cities on the planet. I had to downsize my lifestyle considerably in order to live in the area. We could all be living large in Bakersfield but we would rather be here.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 01:14 PM
First, DJ has been sniffing paint fumes if he thinks that our current economic crisis is because businesses don’t pay enough in wages. What an idiot. Our current crisis is one of lack of economic growth to support our ever increasing desire for more than we are worth (borrowing) and a government that spends more than the economy, which is not growing, can support. If you haven’t figured that out yet you need a real education in economics (that’s one that does not come from the DailyKos or our famous indoctrination camps, formerly known as universities).
As for Justin, he may be on the same political side as I am but he is still just a baby. I’ll tell him the same thing I told Olivia, grow up first, get some damned battle scars and come back when you have some experience. I particularly don’t like the fact that he has bought into this “small town character” crap so prevalent among the formaldehyde convention. You can add drive by shootings to the long list of characters SB has that are closer to LA than a real small town like Carp. When you can’t even recognize what you’re up against how are you going to deal with it, let alone solve it? His remark smacks of the same condescending, arrogant, pandering that has infected this city for decades. If he actually believes what he said then he is just stupid. So Justin, get real, get some experience and come back when you are ready to lead rather than politicize. To all your supporters, stay away from DJ’s paint fumes.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 01:30 PM
Being on the right side of the fence is a lot more important than experience. I would take one young Justin with the right ideas over 100 “experienced” tax and spender special interest candidates primed to raid the City Treasury.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 01:35 PM
I have worked with Justin for awhile now and must say he is a sharp , fair, go get them type of individual. I wish I could vote for him, as Im confident his contribution to good effective govt will out weigh any issue anyone has with his age. Age is irrelevant-
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» on 07.28.09 @ 02:58 PM
Justin Tevis sounds like the kind of person we need on our council. He is obviously inteligent, hard working, and has a real passion for what is right. He cares about the issues and also about financial accountability which seems to be a really important factor in this tough economic environment. He has my vote.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 04:09 PM
Justin sounds like he has his head on straight and does at least have some private sector experience. He’s the first candidate to speak out against overpaid government positions. Remember all, we get to elect 3 council plus a mayor this time and we have Das, Helene, Grant, and Marty to replace with some intelligent people who believe in actually serving the public. I’ll vote for Justin for one of those positions.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 04:44 PM
Why would you view association with a Tea Party as an extreme? Tea parties are all about individual freedom, independence (on government) and anti-tax and spending which is what got us where we are. It is totally bi-partisan and American and patriotic. Is that “extreme”?
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» on 07.28.09 @ 04:46 PM
What’s with all the age discrimination? I would not vote against Uribe for her age, I would vote against her because she has the wrong views and agenda. This is exactly the place to start to gain political experience.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 04:49 PM
A candidate from and for the working people who have been too busy working to notice that government has been hijacked by those with too much leisure time, all with the interest of supporting those who don’t work.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 05:12 PM
I will vote for Justin to fill Dale Francisco’s spot in case he becomes Mayor.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 06:22 PM
Santa Barbara will soon find out just how committed and serious this guy really is about being on city council after the first official deadline to file campaign contributions. To me the amount of money raised is a true indicator of the amount of work they have really put into their campaign and the effort they have made to reach out to people. I want my council member to hit the streets and get to know the people they are trying to represent. I’m not going to vote for someone who just sits around and does nothing. I’m going to vote for candidates who are not only passionate but have demonstrated a real effort to get elected.
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» on 07.28.09 @ 06:41 PM
Very well said! I too think that building free housing for the homeless should not be the #1 priority and I also think that having an outsiders perspective gives you more of an advantage and a step up on a different approach.
Your #1 fan-April :o)
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» on 07.28.09 @ 10:23 PM
You’re an idiot. We are supposed to measure a candidates viability by how much money they have raised? Justin is not being financed by special interests he is a grass roots candidate and of course cannot compete financially with those who are being endorsed by special interests. That is the whole point. How about looking at what he stands for? By your measure, the one that is supported by the most rich people or interests are the most serious? I would rather vote for the one with the LEAST contributions which is a true indicator that he is against the status quo and sincerely speaks for himself and not the people or organizations with the big bucks.
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» on 07.29.09 @ 07:53 AM
We certainly could rely on charities to solve the homeless problem if the government would stop stealing our money and trying to do it for us. People DO have compassion but they resent the forced type of compassion that the government imposes. People like to give from the heart they don’t like it being forced upon them. Take the Rescue Mission as an example, a private faith based organization - take Catholic charities and the Salvation Army for example. These people have charity at heart and do not need to be ordered to be charitable.. they are not government founded programs. Leave us more money by reducing taxes and our generosity increases. Currently the government is the most bloated charity on earth, and they don’t even ask before they “accept” donations.
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» on 07.29.09 @ 09:42 AM
I think John M = John Thyne who raised 54,000 from two sources, himself and his brother. I think when the campaign filing reports are in, Tevis may not have raised the biggest dollar amount, but possibly could have the MOST donors. This guy has broad support. Buzz is in the air.
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» on 07.29.09 @ 10:34 AM
Based on the comments I have read on numerous sites one thing is certain, Justin Tevis’ young age and inexperience is a factor. He anonymously attacks other candidates instead oh highlighting his own strengths, just like a little child would do. You are not fooling anyone Justin Tevis. Everyone who reads these comments knows it is you. I find it interesting that nobody in Santa Barbara knows who you are or where you came from, yet you have all these “internet friends” that show up and comment for you. You really are worse than JMike because he at least has the gall to leave his own name.
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» on 07.29.09 @ 10:42 AM
SB needs some new leadership. I think this guy sounds interesting: a fresh new perspective, if a bit green. So what’s the catch?
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» on 07.29.09 @ 11:28 AM
Pretty obvious.
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» on 07.29.09 @ 11:49 AM
“You really are worse than JMike because he at least has the gall to leave his own name.”
Talk about projection John M.!
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» on 07.29.09 @ 12:29 PM
That’s funny John M. and sounds a lot like sour grapes. I can’t wait until you find out his supporters are real and just how many there are…
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» on 07.29.09 @ 04:22 PM
I say we take our city back from the union shills, and the tax and spend Liberals who have supported illgal aliens santuary city, and the blue line ...nuts..
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» on 07.29.09 @ 07:59 PM
Justin knows what this city needs. Listen to his idea’s of balancing the budget. The city doesnt need any more poeple riding the free government train. Everybody needs to start thinking about society at large and not their own little agenda. Capitalism is the way forward. Justin is smart enough to see that.
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» on 07.30.09 @ 11:30 AM
I think all of these haters are really killing the mood. Justin is a very smart hard working citizen. We need someone like him who will understand and represent the people and their needs and not just another politician out of touch with reality. It’s time for some positive change! Let’s go JT!
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» on 07.31.09 @ 07:41 AM
Hey! What is up with NoozHawk? I wrote a comment here a few days ago expressing my concern about Tevis because of his criminal record. I used no profanity nor invective. Why hasn’t that comment been posted? Is Noozhawk editing the comments here to include only ones they like ... ones that support THEIR candidate? I thought the press was supposed to be impartial and just report the facts.
[Noozhawk Note: We reserve the right to monitor comments posted on our site, but hey, we’re pretty open-minded. We believe in freedom of speech. So, we edit only those that contain profanity or unsubstantiated accusations about a person’s past.]
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» on 07.31.09 @ 08:41 AM
Good for you, Noozhawk. Probably the greatest harm doable through blogging is unsubstantiated allegation…let the accuser cite specifics.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 09:12 AM
Good call Noozhawk - Justin has no criminal record and this is obvious slander.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 09:37 AM
I have known Justin my entire life, and he has no criminal record, which is very rare in this day and age. I am proud of him for what he is doing, and this guy is legit, ever since his days of acing every math test back in elementary school and on through high school. He is naturally one of the most gifted people I know, but also a very hard worker who utilizes his intelligence and could do great things for Santa Barbara.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 10:34 AM
Unlike the people posting anonymously, I am using my real name. I am a long time family friend of Justin Tevis, have known him since he was a child, followed his athletic and academic career through college, and remained close to Justin since he graduated from Claremont McKenna. I know most of his family and closest friends, and I am quite certain he has no criminal record. I cannot believe this site would allow such a libelous accusations.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 10:38 AM
Does Newzhawk have the resources to conduct a criminal background check on all the candidates? I know a couple of the candidates have admitted to being currently on probation for DUIs but perhaps this would be a good time to just do some investigative journalism and let us know about each candidate’s criminal record.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 04:22 PM
Karen thanks for the personal testimony. It may not mean much in the end as far as Justin’s technical qualifications or experience, but it is nice to hear such things from a candidate’s close associations. As far as that goes, I don’t believe I have heard as many personal endorsements for any of the other candidates. That says a lot about Justin and his character.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 05:13 PM
Justin MICHAEL is the “Justin” who was the person arested for assaulting his girlfriend not Justin TEVIS. Justin Michael is running for Mayor and Justin Tevis is running for Council. The same first names must be confusing people.
On an intersting note about Justin Tevis, if he is the person who wrote the letter to the editor and the postings in the following links, it appears that Justin Tevis is no friend to law enforcement. Assuming the Tevis in this article is the Tevis listed below (I don’t know that it is but Tevis is a fairly unique last name) it appears that Justin Tevis believes that traffic officers should be reassigned to other enforcement details. Would appear that Justin Tevis doesn’t realize that more people are killed each year in traffic accidents than homicide and that traffic enforcement saves lives. Would appear that Justin Tevis doesn’t believe that police should be enforcing minor (as determined by him) laws. Also, he states that the police department should stop hiring police officers ... of course that would mean that, as officers leave and retire, the police force would shrink to nothing. The City has already cut the police department staff by 13% between 2002 and 2009 while increasing the other departments. Appears Justin Tevis believes that the problem with “minor” crimes are the police not the people who should follow the law because it is the law. Yup, that is the type of person we need on the council - someone who wants to cut the cops more and have them ignore enforcing the law. This attitude is another example of Justin Tevis’ immaturity - he has no idea about the nature of law enforcement and how to keep the City safe. It would appear that a vote for Justin Tevis is a vote against a safe City.
http://www.noozhawk.com/opinion/article/050609_letter_to_the_editor_cops_should_focus_on_fighting_real_crime/
http://www.independent.com/users/jtevis3/comments/
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» on 07.31.09 @ 06:41 PM
I believe the intent of Justin’s columns was a voice against police abuse of power and police harassment and prioritizing their time instead of stopping pretty girls. He can and I am certain would be willing to speak for himself on that. This falls in line with his cautiousness about gang injunctions because he is against harrassment of innocents. From email conversations with Justin he is a firm believer in civil rights. That’s my take.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 07:16 PM
Hey, I’m all for MORE traffic enforcement. Tough enforcement, with BIG fines. On cars AND bicycles. Could fix the budget problem while improving publice safety. A win-win, except for the pols who like to say that traffic fines are not a revenue source (rigghhht - that’s why they just increased parking fines).
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» on 07.31.09 @ 08:18 PM
In Justin Tevis’ letter he admits that the girl violated the traffic law but justified her violation because, in Justin Tevis’ opinion, her violation was ok and didn’t cause any problem. I am sure that every pedestrian who runs into traffic and gets hit by a car tells the investigating officer that they thought their violation was ok because they didn’t think a car was coming. Now, Justin Tevis then laments that the officer violated the traffic law to catch the traffic violator. Justin Tevis further castigates the officer for stopping the violator on the sidewalk. Apparently, Justin doesn’t realize that, in most cases, an officer must violate a traffic law in order to enforce the law i.e. an officer must speed in order to catch a speeder. The vehicle code allows officers to do this because the Legislators realized that traffic enforcement would be near impossible if officers couldn’t violate a traffic law in order to enforce it. The liability for the officer safely violating the law rests on the officer/Department so the officer must still be careful BUT what the officer did was completely lawful and what the girl did was completely unlawful. Now, Justin arrogantly then claims that the officer’s only reason to contact this woman was because she was a pretty girl and he wanted to look at her. HOW INSULTING of Justin Tevis to say such things. This is an officer of the law, who is enforcing the law, in a lawful manner, and on a citizen who clearly violated the law and Justin Tevis has the gall to say that the cop was doing something wrong and Justin Tevis guessed that it was that the cop wanted to ooogle at the girl! This is outrageous of Justin Tevis to write this. President Obama just got called to the carpet for making such a brash assumption about a police officer - Justin Tevis is, in essence, saying that the officer acted studiedly just as President Obama did. Both President Obama and Justin Tevis were wrong. Justin Tevis’s letter IS NOT an expression of his belief in “civil rights” rather it is his clear expression of his indignation for law enforcement officers - he articulates absolutely NOTHING in his letter that the officer did anything wrong - it is a clear expression of contempt. This is a big character flaw in Justin Tevis. We don’t need Council members running around castigating the police for DOING THEIR JOB! We have further evidence of Justin Tevis’s contempt for law enforcement when he states in another posting that he believes the City should stop hiring more police officers. This kid clearly has a problem with police and now he wants to be in charge of them. Good luck!
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» on 07.31.09 @ 08:21 PM
Perhaps Mr. Tevis should go on a ride-along with an officer so he could learn about the police and understand their job better. Maybe this would help him to be less critical of the police.
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» on 07.31.09 @ 10:24 PM
I don’t think the letter shows contempt for Police, I think the letter was written to criticize law enforcement priorities and those come down from the Police Chief and City leadership. Perhaps Justin feels he would be a better leader, focusing law enforcement where the biggest danger to the public is - gangs, and I whole heartedly agree with him. It is sad that a relatively innocent girl in the street should be harassed for crossing the street, while somewhere on the Westside an innocent teen is being stabbed. Apparently there is more revenue from issuing traffic citations than there is from bringing in a gang banger, who is a drain on the system.
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» on 08.01.09 @ 01:09 AM
It’s sad that the working class that Justin would represent mostly has been forced out of town and must commute, and therefore cannot vote for him. Only the losers packed into affordable housing downtown that the working middle class pays for can vote hmm I might be on to something, is affordable housing yet another way for the Democrats to maintain power by packing in more of those most likely to vote Democrat?
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» on 08.01.09 @ 12:03 PM
I read TEVIS’ article on police endangering public safety by running a red light and pulling up on the curb, and couldn’t agree with Justin more. That is not a police officer doing his job, but an officer threatening public safety because of his position of power. Justin’s stance is correct, that there should be checks and balances on EVERYONE with a position of power, and I have heard him advocate that before on his website, votetevis.com
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» on 08.02.09 @ 07:46 AM
This kid is going places! I heard him speak at the Republican Tea Bag Party. He got the crowd fired up with all of his interesting subject matter, some of which was the salaries of all the administration, from the ground level at city hall to the state capital. He asked some good questions about why they are paid too much and are they going to give up part of their money to help the community? He spoke about alot of things in his short speech that were concerns for all of us I will vote for him and have been telling people to do the same ever since I saw him at the park a few months ago.
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» on 08.02.09 @ 04:32 PM
“Justine Tevis has been under the radar too long” ???
How long can that be? He only got out of college a few years ago and grew up in Santa Ynez.
Justine Tevise says he actually worked in three different jobs in the private sector for all of, what, the 3 years or so he has been out of college”? Wow, he brings the essence of the working public with him, Huh!
For a guy who is barely known and has no meaningful experience or education, he has a remarkable number of supporters writing in to Noozhawk on his behalf, or perhaps a few friends with computers and lots of screen names to extoll his candidacy.
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» on 08.03.09 @ 11:54 AM
Funny, but whenever a relatively conservative candidate garners many comments, there’s always someone ready to accuse them of marshalling a “few friends with many screen names”. Does this accusation actually say more about the accuser than the accused?
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» on 08.03.09 @ 08:15 PM
To the Justin Tevis zelots who share the same contempt he has for law enforcement: Yes!! lets have Justin Tevis direct all law enforcements efforts exclusively towards gangs and stop that pesky traffic enforcement so injury and fatal accidents can increase, lets cancel domestic violence enforcement so more women can be injured and killed, lets stop downtown nightlife enforcement so more women can be raped, lets have the police stop writing tickets for open containers and have the streets flowing with alcohol so we can have the drunken riots we used to have during Fiesta ... yeah, lets have Justin Tevis, with all of his 24 years of life experience, determine the law enforcement priorities because Justin (and his zelots) have such profound knowledge of law enforcement issues that they can determine that the Police Department has skewed priorities based on Justin Tevis witnessing a motorcycle cop doing his job, stopping a pedestrian traffic violator. Such neophyte thinking - Justin will get a rude awakening when he learns that dealing with crime and punishment is not as simple as his simple mind thinks.
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» on 08.06.09 @ 02:43 PM
Santa Barbara arguably has the best combination of climate and geography in the U.S. So why are people leaving?...they are leaving because of high prices, overcrowding, the attitude of the place, and gangs. As one woman who I hadn’t seen in a while told me last night “I sold my house,...this place is getting too much like L.A.”. (or words to that effect) What will…or perhaps what *can* Tevis or any of the other candidates do to change this?
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» on 08.11.09 @ 11:46 PM
Go Tevis!!
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» on 08.12.09 @ 09:13 AM
Claremont McKenna College is a very prestigious, renowned school. Hands down, Tevis has the best educational background of any of the candidates (yes Thyne and his unranked law school included).
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