Titus Stevens

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Titus Stevens

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Compton, Calif.

Profession

Entertainer

Contact

Campaign website

Titus Stevens ran for election to the Bakersfield City Council to represent Ward 6 in California. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Stevens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Titus Stevens was born in Compton, California. His professional experience includes working as an entertainer, laborer, telecommunications tech, and small business owner. Stevens has been affiliated with OG cares and At&t pioneers.

Elections

2020

See also: City elections in Bakersfield, California (2020)

General election

General election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 6

Patty Gray defeated Jesse Quijada, Gregory Tatum, and Titus Stevens in the general election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Patty Gray (Nonpartisan)	46.0	8,700
	Submit photo	Jesse Quijada (Nonpartisan)	30.1	5,695
		Gregory Tatum (Nonpartisan)	19.8	3,744
		Titus Stevens (Nonpartisan)	4.1	782

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,921
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Titus Stevens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stevens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello My name is Titus Stevens, I was born in Compton, Ca. Where I lived for 22yrs before moving to Redding, Ca as a Lineman for the Telephone company. After 4yrs In Redding I moved to Bakersfield.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Together we can keep Bakersfield A Great Place To Live!
• Strength comes in numbers and Titus Will Unite Us!
• Mr. Titus Stevens has an open door policy and will listen to anyone with concerns about what's happening in their neighborhood.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about community outreach and providing security for all people.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The office of City Council plays an intricate role in shaping the look, feel, and economic future of the city.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to small business owners and people who have the courage to set out on a new path.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

compassion and conviction

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am very patient, easily approachable and ready to work for the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Teamwork!!!

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy of cooperation and economic growth.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The challenger shuttle disaster. I was 7 at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked as a construction laborer for 4 summers.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby shark

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

procrastination

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I believe that everyone should be aware of how much The City Council controls the funding and how it is spent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I think the expertise would be life experience understanding as a constituent exactly what policies worked and what did not. also ability to listen and work well with others.

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