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Information
Professional
Background: Mr. Gatto has
worked in the technical world since he graduated. He
currently works as a network
technical specialist for AT&T. He has a background
in communications and security, and he has
worked for and owned various businesses during his career.
Education:
Mr. Gatto graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School
in Patterson. He has continued his studies in the
technical field during his professional career.
Family
Life: Mr.
Gatto has been in a domestic partnership with Sheila Kay
for 15 years; they live in North Plainfield. He grew up in
New Jersey and spent 10 years living in Los Angeles before
moving back to New Jersey. He has an adult stepdaughter,
Shannon.
Government
Experience:
Mr. Gatto twice ran unsuccessfully for borough council in North
Plainfield.
Clubs
and Organizations: The candidate has done volunteer work for the
community through the North Plainfield Republican Club, and he assists
the local community by participating in any programs the mayor asks for
help with. He believes in being a good neighbor and volunteering in
different ways. Major
Campaign Issues:
a. Education in NJ - Mr. Gatto wants to revive the state's
vocational-technical (vo-tech) educational system to help
students who might not feel traditional college experience
is right for them. He believes that vo-tech grads can
enter technical field and succeed in it. He calls for a
review and repeal of the Abbott-Burke system. He believes
in regionalized school systems that should be funded on
state level; he wants every student in the state to
receive the same amount of educational funding. b.
Taxes - Mr. Gatto wants property-tax reform for New
Jerseyans.
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