Tief Gibbs

Tief Gibbs Jensen was born in Palo Alto, California. Gibbs Jensen's professional experience includes working as a business owner. She earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1995.[1]

Gibbs Jensen has been affiliated with Novato Republican Women and the Novato Downtown Business Association.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A proud native of California and resident of Novato, California, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities that our community faces. My journey began with a bachelor's degree in economics from San Diego State University. My husband Walter and I own and operate Vintage Vehicles in downtown Novato.

This venture has not only been a labor of love but a direct line to the experiences of local entrepreneurs. I currently serve as a board member of the Novato Downtown Business Association. Being a small business owner in a town like Novato is more than just commerce; it's about the dreams and ambitions that define our community. I proudly serve as the President of the Novato Republican Women Federated, a CAGOP Delegate and a member of The Rock Calvary church.

These roles enable me to advocate for the values and concerns that resonate across our district. I have two remarkable adult children, one pursuing her dreams at Vanguard University and the other establishing roots in Chico, California.

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?

I want to restore our economy by reducing spending, lowering taxes and making this a state that companies want to do business in.I want to restore safety in our beautiful state. Crime is a growing problem that affects us all. I want to live in a state where we don’t have to lock up the shampoo in drug stores to keep people from stealing it. We deserve a state where shoplifters can be arrested,where drug dealers can’t do business in broad daylight on our city streets and where cops and courts can do their jobs.I want to restore housing so everyone has a place to live. All over our state, we have people living in cars and tents lining the sidewalks and bike paths. We need to get people the care they need and get them off the streets. In short, I want to Restore California!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I favor limiting the size and scope of government to emphasize individual freedoms and personal responsibility. Armed with my background in economics, I will seek lower taxes, balanced budgets and prudent spending. Environmental decisions must be based on free-market principles and sound science, not politically motivated giveaways. We must make sure that our freedoms are never threatened again as they were during the Covid pandemic. It’s important that we have a strong military. I want to live in a society of traditional family values and religious freedom. I support the right to bear arms.

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

Margaret Thatcher. She served as British prime minister longer than anyone else in the last century. She was brilliant at compromise and could also be tough. As prime minister, she refused to have a chef. She prepared dinner for her husband every night. And she helped develop soft-serve ice cream!

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles, by Thomas Sowell

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

Honesty, listening to all sides, rigorous analysis

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

I’m a fighter who is willing to work hard to help the people of my district.

I don’t discriminate or play favorites. As a conservative, I want to conserve resources, air, water and money. That means making unpopular decisions at times.

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

Working hard, listening to constituents, having principles and being fair to everyone.

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

I remember the Iran hostage crisis. I was seven years old and I recall my mom being very upset. I also remember it was a reason that Ronald Reagan was elected President.

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

Babysitting, then I got an actual W-2 job at Ross Dress for less at age 16. I had to get a work permit signed by my parents.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love the Jack Reacher series because Jack knows right from wrong and is not afraid to protect the innocent and fight for justice.

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

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Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

It certainly can be. However, at this time we have a broken political system that is in desperate need of new ideas.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The U.S. has a greater responsibility than any other country to deal with climate issues. We should take a free-market approach to this problem and be careful not to throw money at “green” policies that don’t work. We need to rein in spending, get control of our southern border, rebuild our infrastructure and crack down on crime. Only then can our nation begin to heal. We need to once again be a nation that makes things. We import too much from China. We are no longer educating our young people to be successful, self-sufficient adults. Surveys show that when the citizens of the world are asked what they think of the U.S., the most commonly cited emotion is fear, a sign that the recklessness of our Washington elites has severely damaged our reputation.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Good idea. Many of our representatives in Congress have outlived their usefulness in Washington.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Boo

Boo who?

Don’t cry, it’s only a joke.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, but we need to ask ourselves what it means to compromise. Every day we compromise in marriage, at work, at school and in our civic organizations. Compromise means we find a win-win solution. Each person gives a little and gets a little so that we can move forward and be productive. Sometimes, we give up something in the moment and then the other person gives up something later. When one side is doing most of the giving and the other side is doing most of the taking, it doesn’t work.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Drain the swamp pac

Rev. Douglas Brower, Former Ca-02 US House Candidate,

Dean Wilson, Del Norte County Supervisor

Campaign website

Gibbs’s campaign website stated the following:

As a candidate, Tief is committed to upholding conservative values that resonate with the needs and aspirations of the community. Here are the key issues she stands for:

Constitutional Rights: She is committed to defending and upholding the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including the First and Second Amendments.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: She prioritizes tough-on-crime policies and supports law enforcement agencies.

Education Reform: She supports policies that grant parents greater control over their children's education, such as school choice and vouchers.

Election Integrity: She supports a return to single-day, in-person voting with photo identification, using paper ballots that are counted at the precinct.

Energy Policy: She believes in supporting an "all of the above" approach to energy, including both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Environmental Policy: She emphasizes a balanced approach to environmental protection, taking into consideration economic impact and private property rights.

Fiscal Responsibility: She supports lower taxes, balanced budgets, and prudent government spending. Tief believes in free-market principles and limited government intervention in the economy.

Healthcare Reform: She advocates for market-based solutions to healthcare, emphasizing competition and consumer choice over government intervention.

Immigration Reform: She advocates for secure borders, the enforcement of immigration laws, and a merit-based system for legal immigration.

Judicial Conservatism: She supports appointing and endorsing judges who interpret the Constitution in a way that aligns with conservative values, which may include an originalist or strict constructionist approach.

Limited Government: She advocates for reducing the size and scope of government to emphasize individual freedoms and personal responsibility.

National Security: She prioritizes a strong military, secure borders, and a proactive approach to dealing with international threats and terrorism.

Regulatory Reform: She believes in reducing government regulations on businesses and industries to promote economic growth and innovation.

Second Amendment Rights:She strongly supports the right to bear arms and opposes efforts to enact stricter gun control measures.

Traditional Values and Social Issues: She emphasizes the importance of traditional family values, pro-life policies, and religious freedom.

These stances reflect her dedication to preserving core Republican values and ensuring a prosperous future for the community. Tief looks forward to working together to achieve these goals.[2]

—Tief Gibbs’s campaign website (2024)[3]