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Stephen Zielinski, Sr is not a politician — he’s a systems thinker, urban farming pioneer, and bold reformer with a battle-tested vision for New Jersey’s future. As a lifelong New Jerseyan and advocate for environmental and economic justice, Zielinski is running for Governor to disrupt the status quo and build a healthier, more equitable Garden State — from the soil up.
A relentless advocate for regenerative agriculture and a sustainable economy, Zielinski’s plan includes transforming New Jersey’s 50 food deserts into hubs of community-powered urban farming, revitalizing local economies, and creating pathways to small business ownership. His platform champions single-payer healthcare, accessible education rooted in cultural understanding, and a Public Bank of New Jersey to finance green infrastructure and break Wall Street’s grip on public dollars.
Zielinski is the only candidate who connects the climate crisis, rising healthcare costs, and systemic inequality with a visionary plan that empowers everyday people, not entrenched interests. He’s fighting for peace, social and economic justice — not with soundbites, but with a blueprint for real change. Inspired by The Art of War, Zielinski believes that while war must be avoided through wisdom, New Jersey’s working families are already in a battle for survival — and it’s time to fight with strategy, solidarity, and leadership.
From revitalizing brownfields to championing renewable energy manufacturing in-state, Zielinski is ready to lead New Jersey with integrity, innovation, and purpose. This isn’t about left or right — it’s about forward.
