Gregory Richard Colonel Tomaini

[{"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>Gregory Richard Tomaini completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tomaini'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-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" id=\"heading-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389455-2026-02-11\" 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\tI am Colonel Gregory Richard Tomaini, originally from Asbury Park but relocated to Bridgeton as a gentrification refugee, now a proud NJ native running as Democrat for US Senate &amp; Mayor. As Colonel Tomaini, I'm first-gen LGBTQ McNair Scholar, philosopher, theologian, poet, artist, author (10+ books: *Encyclopedia of American Idealism* pref. Cornel West/end. Slavoj Žižek; *Tractatus Perfectio-Philosophicus*; *Ballad of an American Ganymede*; *Rainbow Cantos*; etc.), ex-SVP Cultural Strategy Anxiety Press, Rohingya advocate (ARSPH Liaison), teacher (Bridgeton/Millville schools), editor (*Tongue*), Universal Life minister—managing ADHD, grieving mom Barbara Joan Tomaini.\r\n<p>Mentored by West, Žižek, Spivak, Cornell (Black Panther feminist), Dorrien. Led art curation, aid for 1M+ Rohingya genocide survivors (Cox’s Bazar: education/health/anti-trafficking vs. Myanmar atrocities). Endorsed by Rep. Jeff Van Drew; notes from Trump/Biden.\r\n</p><p>Passions: Axe NJ property taxes; fund schools/hospitals/responders; reboot industry/jobs; COLA for seniors/vets; Rohingya justice (1.5M victims—stateless, trafficked, starving).\r\n</p>\nColumbia (BA), Union Seminary (MA Theology), Rutgers (BA Phil/PolSci). IG @coloneltomaini (3.7K), FB (5K), grtomaini.com. Bipartisan fighter for fair NJ!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389455-2026-02-11\" id=\"heading-key-message-389455-2026-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389455-2026-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389455-2026-02-11\" 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-389455-2026-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389455-2026-02-11\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>NJ’s sky-high property taxes crush families—Colonel Tomaini fights to eliminate them entirely. Phase out this burden, replace with growth-fueled revenue: factories humming, tech booming, families thriving. Keep YOUR money for dreams, not endless bills. As Asbury Park gentrification refugee now in Bridgeton, I’ve seen working folks priced out—time for real relief! Bipartisan bold: tax cuts + jobs = NJ comeback.</li><li>No more starving our lifelines—Colonel Tomaini demands full funding for schools, hospitals, libraries, first responders. End feast-or-famine chaos: reliable resources to teach kids (like I did in Bridgeton/Millville), heal sick, protect heroes. From Asbury Park gentrification scars to Bridgeton roots, I’ve lived community struggles. Pour back into what builds us—strong institutions for ALL families. Bipartisan basics: invest in people, watch NJ soar!</li><li>**Key Message 3: Jobs Revival Revolution**\r\nSouth Jersey deserves roaring factories again—Colonel Tomaini’s blueprint: **short-term incentives** lure local hires NOW; **long-term innovation** builds sustainable manufacturing/tech hubs. Cut red tape, train workers, honor our industrial soul. As gentrification refugee from Asbury to Bridgeton, I know job loss heartbreak—let's revive pride, paychecks, futures. Bipartisan boom: good jobs for every hand ready to work! NJ made, NJ strong.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389455-2026-02-11\" id=\"heading1-389455-2026-02-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389455-2026-02-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389455-2026-02-11\" 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=\"heading1-389455-2026-02-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389455-2026-02-11\" 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\tTax Relief: Eliminate property taxes, crush burdens on families.<br/>\n<p>•\tPublic Funding: Fully restore schools, hospitals, first responders.<br/>\r\n•\tEconomic Revival: Jobs via manufacturing/tech incentives.<br/>\r\n•\tCOLA Restoration: Protect seniors, vets from inflation.<br/>\r\n•\tHuman Rights: Justice for Rohingya genocide survivors.<br/>\r\n•\tHousing Equity: Fight gentrification, secure homes.<br/>\r\n•\tVictim Advocacy: Rights &amp; support for crime survivors.<br/>\r\n•\tBipartisan Bridges: Ideas that unite, results that deliver.<br/>\n</p>\nPopulist heart, pragmatic wins for NJ!\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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nGregory Richard Tomaini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tomaini's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am Colonel Gregory Richard Tomaini, originally from Asbury Park but relocated to Bridgeton as a gentrification refugee, now a proud NJ native running as Democrat for US Senate & Mayor. As Colonel Tomaini, I'm first-gen LGBTQ McNair Scholar, philosopher, theologian, poet, artist, author (10+ books: *Encyclopedia of American Idealism* pref. Cornel West/end. Slavoj Žižek; *Tractatus Perfectio-Philosophicus*; *Ballad of an American Ganymede*; *Rainbow Cantos*; etc.), ex-SVP Cultural Strategy Anxiety Press, Rohingya advocate (ARSPH Liaison), teacher (Bridgeton/Millville schools), editor (*Tongue*), Universal Life minister—managing ADHD, grieving mom Barbara Joan Tomaini. Mentored by West, Žižek, Spivak, Cornell (Black Panther feminist), Dorrien. Led art curation, aid for 1M+ Rohingya genocide survivors (Cox’s Bazar: education/health/anti-trafficking vs. Myanmar atrocities). Endorsed by Rep. Jeff Van Drew; notes from Trump/Biden. Passions: Axe NJ property taxes; fund schools/hospitals/responders; reboot industry/jobs; COLA for seniors/vets; Rohingya justice (1.5M victims—stateless, trafficked, starving). Columbia (BA), Union Seminary (MA Theology), Rutgers (BA Phil/PolSci). IG @coloneltomaini (3.7K), FB (5K), grtomaini.com. Bipartisan fighter for fair NJ! 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? NJ’s sky-high property taxes crush families—Colonel Tomaini fights to eliminate them entirely. Phase out this burden, replace with growth-fueled revenue: factories humming, tech booming, families thriving. Keep YOUR money for dreams, not endless bills. As Asbury Park gentrification refugee now in Bridgeton, I’ve seen working folks priced out—time for real relief! Bipartisan bold: tax cuts + jobs = NJ comeback. No more starving our lifelines—Colonel Tomaini demands full funding for schools, hospitals, libraries, first responders. End feast-or-famine chaos: reliable resources to teach kids (like I did in Bridgeton/Millville), heal sick, protect heroes. From Asbury Park gentrification scars to Bridgeton roots, I’ve lived community struggles. Pour back into what builds us—strong institutions for ALL families. Bipartisan basics: invest in people, watch NJ soar! **Key Message 3: Jobs Revival Revolution**\r\nSouth Jersey deserves roaring factories again—Colonel Tomaini’s blueprint: **short-term incentives** lure local hires NOW; **long-term innovation** builds sustainable manufacturing/tech hubs. Cut red tape, train workers, honor our industrial soul. As gentrification refugee from Asbury to Bridgeton, I know job loss heartbreak—let's revive pride, paychecks, futures. Bipartisan boom: good jobs for every hand ready to work! NJ made, NJ strong. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Tax Relief: Eliminate property taxes, crush burdens on families. •\tPublic Funding: Fully restore schools, hospitals, first responders. •\tEconomic Revival: Jobs via manufacturing/tech incentives. •\tCOLA Restoration: Protect seniors, vets from inflation. •\tHuman Rights: Justice for Rohingya genocide survivors. •\tHousing Equity: Fight gentrification, secure homes. •\tVictim Advocacy: Rights & support for crime survivors. •\tBipartisan Bridges: Ideas that unite, results that deliver. Populist heart, pragmatic wins for NJ!\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."}]