Theo Bruce Chino-Tavarez

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Theo Chino-Tavarez completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chino-Tavarez's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" id=\"heading-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I am a Socialist therefore I believe a socialist society is one in which the government provides free education and universal healthcare, opposes the death penalty, supports abortion rights, ensures a universal basic income, upholds the right to unionize, protects the separation of church and state, and affirms that its fundamental role is to make life bearable for all while safeguarding individual liberties.</li><li>I am a Social Democratic Socialist that espouse the values of Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez.</li><li>The Socialist International has an award named after him: https://www.socialistinternational.org/awards/jose-francisco-pena-gomez-award.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-356147-2025-10-20\" id=\"heading1-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-356147-2025-10-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-356147-2025-10-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCorruption in the district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-356147-2025-10-20\" id=\"heading2-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-356147-2025-10-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-356147-2025-10-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-356147-2025-10-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSocial Democrats of America\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Theo Chino-Tavarez did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Theo Chino-Tavarez did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Theo Chino-Tavarez did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTheo Chino-Tavarez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chino-Tavarez's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nPlease 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 am a Socialist therefore I believe a socialist society is one in which the government provides free education and universal healthcare, opposes the death penalty, supports abortion rights, ensures a universal basic income, upholds the right to unionize, protects the separation of church and state, and affirms that its fundamental role is to make life bearable for all while safeguarding individual liberties. I am a Social Democratic Socialist that espouse the values of Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez. The Socialist International has an award named after him: https://www.socialistinternational.org/awards/jose-francisco-pena-gomez-award. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Corruption in the district. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Social Democrats of America\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\nTheo Chino-Tavarez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nTheo Chino-Tavarez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nTheo Chino-Tavarez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<p>Theo Chino-Tavarez completed <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chino-Tavarez's responses. </p>\n<div class=\"survey-scrollbox\">\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What would be your top three priorities, if elected?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">- Placing the sharing of information by getting the Commission on Public Information and Communication to hold a monthly meeting.\n- Getting the Governor and the Mayor to resolve the Subways problems.\n- Working closely with the various NYCHA board to understand where the process breaks down.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">I am very interested in New York technology policies; Encryption, Blockchain, Privacy.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Fiorello La Guardia. The legend make him being the most honest Mayor.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Scorsese's Gangs of New York because it doesn't seems to be fiction.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Truthful and always strive for consensus.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Ability to acknowledge and convey that I don't always have the answer but will seek them. Ability to reach consensus.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">To represent the voiceless and the disenfranchised.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What legacy would you like to leave?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">That future elected official understand that one doesn't need to be continually pandering to be effective and affect change.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The fall of the Berlin wall.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What was your very first job? How long did you have it?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">First ever job was Cashier at Sloan's Supermarket on 2nd avenue and 40th street.\nFirst ever career position was Perpecta, Inc in San Francisco for a year.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What happened on your most awkward date?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Stuck on the subway and being late several hours.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What is your favorite holiday? Why?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">January 1st as it is just an arbitrary point in time and space.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What is your favorite book? Why?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">A mix of Speedy Gonzales and the Tasmanian Devil.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The rent amount because it is cheap.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What is something that has been a struggle in your life?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Too visionary.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The Commission on Public Information and Communication.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">To be curious.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The chairmanship of The Commission on Public Information and Communication.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">No.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"small\">\n<p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p>\n</div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\nTheo Chino-Tavarez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chino-Tavarez's responses.\nWhat would be your top three priorities, if elected? - Placing the sharing of information by getting the Commission on Public Information and Communication to hold a monthly meeting.\n- Getting the Governor and the Mayor to resolve the Subways problems.\n- Working closely with the various NYCHA board to understand where the process breaks down. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am very interested in New York technology policies; Encryption, Blockchain, Privacy. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Fiorello La Guardia. The legend make him being the most honest Mayor. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Scorsese's Gangs of New York because it doesn't seems to be fiction. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Truthful and always strive for consensus. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Ability to acknowledge and convey that I don't always have the answer but will seek them. Ability to reach consensus. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To represent the voiceless and the disenfranchised. What legacy would you like to leave? That future elected official understand that one doesn't need to be continually pandering to be effective and affect change. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The fall of the Berlin wall. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? First ever job was Cashier at Sloan's Supermarket on 2nd avenue and 40th street.\nFirst ever career position was Perpecta, Inc in San Francisco for a year. What happened on your most awkward date? Stuck on the subway and being late several hours. What is your favorite holiday? Why? January 1st as it is just an arbitrary point in time and space. What is your favorite book? Why? The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? A mix of Speedy Gonzales and the Tasmanian Devil. What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why? The rent amount because it is cheap. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Too visionary. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? The Commission on Public Information and Communication. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? To be curious. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government? The chairmanship of The Commission on Public Information and Communication. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? No.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Ballotpedia biographical submission form", "answer_html": "<p>The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:\n</p>", "answer_text": "The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:"}]