Justin Jeffre

Justin Jeffre

Justin Jeffre (b. February 25 1973, Mount Clemens, Michigan) is a member of the multi-platinum group 98 Degrees.

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98 Degrees

Politics

In 2005, Jeffre ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio as an independent. Not having purchased any television, radio, or print advertisements, he received only 708 votes in the non-partisan primary election, accounting for approximately one and a half percent of the total vote -- despite his celebrity, support from former bandmate Nick Lachey, and the free publicity afforded by appearances in inclusive debates sponsored by public television.

During the campaign, he was a vocal critic of mainstream media -- specifically their tendency to ignore candidates that do not engage in big-money fundraising and are therefore electorally unviable.

Jeffre is a proponent of campaign finance reform, instant-runoff voting, and proportional representation.

Activism

In 2006, Jeffre emerged on the political scene and in local independent media sources ([1]) capturing video footage of speakers like Bob Fitrakis from the Green Party in Ohio.

Independent media

Jeffre has emerged as a strong proponent of independent, community-based media. He believes in the models provided by non-corporate channels like Free Speech TV, Link TV, and Democracy Now. He has also collaborated in Cincinnati independent media projects, like The Cincinnati Beacon where he currently serves as a syndication manager for independent news.

His work as an independent media activist was recognized (see [2]).

External links

• Justin Jeffre for Mayor website
• 98 Degrees' Justin Jeffre Tanks in Cincy Mayoral Primary
• Justin Jeffre at IMDb