NYC General Election 2020: Thomas Zmich Takes On U.S. Rep. Meng

BAYSIDE, QUEENS — Voters in Queens' 6th Congressional District, which spans Central and Northeast Queens, will see two congressional candidates on their ballots when they vote in the Nov. 3 election.

Republican Thomas Zmich is taking on incumbent U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Zmich, a Bayside resident, is a veteran who works as a brick layer with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 union.

He is vying to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes parts of Auburndale, Bayside, Elmhurst, Flushing, Forest Hills, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village, Murray Hill and Rego Park.

Patch reached out to all candidates in the election to create these profiles.

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Thomas J. Zmich

Age as of Election Day (Nov. 3)

56

NYC neighborhood of residence

bayside

Position Sought

U.S. Congress

Party Affiliation

Republican,Conservative,Libertarian,SaveOurCity

Family

Married,3 daughters,3 step children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

Education

Construction Management, Veteran ,Union member local #1NY BAC

Occupation

Brick Mason, 42yrs, union member

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Member Representative to District Counsel BAC LOCAL #1 NY [Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1]

Campaign website

zmich2020.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

Representative to Congress District 6NY Queens

The single most pressing issue facing our nation/state/community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Leftist Democratic Socialism, Promote Constitutional Rights, Support for Law enforcement, and implement a nationwide civics accountability course for High School graduates.

What are your thoughts on the state and national response to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you favor such measures as limiting operation of non-essential businesses or restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a nationwide mask mandate?

As best as the experts opinion on this crisis, we can only use our own judgement. Needed relief of small business/ and landlord owner mandates, SBA expansion of loans and PPP, the economy is priority open all business, NO mask mandates

How would you address the concerns of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?

First of all the BLM fiasco is all a ruse to divide this country, the shooting and the demonstrations along with the violence, looting and assaults is all a democratic plot to destabilize the country before this election.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am an AMERICAN, swore an oath to defend this country against all threats foreign and domestic, respect for our leaders in office, and uphold our constitutional rights, all of them as written.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

To start, 1) Not representing all of her constituents 2)No leadership during the current crisis, took 4 wks to send an informational email on the crisis with wrong informational contacts and numbers. 3) Bills sponsored by her are all appeasing to small groups, not taking into affect the impact on the majority of tax paying Americans.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

We are Pro-God, Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro 2A, and Pro-America First

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

42yrs- Construction Management, Political Activism, and Military engagement

The best advice ever shared with me was:

H.S. History teacher, "Always remember, You are not a National Resource"

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positisons?

1992- Ross Perot campaign volunteer, Queens Independence Party, pushing term limits, recycling, and accountability in government. Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of tax-payer funds needs to stop with responsible leadership for America to make our country the best in the world.