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Gregory Dono
Gregory Dono ran for election for an at-large seat of the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Dono completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gregory Dono was born in Huntington, New York. He began serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001. He earned a high school diploma from Huntington High School, a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in 2001, and a law degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law in 2014. His career experience includes working as a consultant, Marine Corps officer, small business owner, attorney, and project manager.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Chesapeake Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Chesapeake Public Schools, At-large (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Chesapeake Public Schools, At-large on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angie Swygert (Nonpartisan) | 13.6 | 52,965 | |
| ✔ | Norman Pool (Nonpartisan) | 12.1 | 47,024 | |
| ✔ | Malia Huddle (Nonpartisan)  | 12.0 | 46,661 | |
| ✔ | Elijah Colon (Nonpartisan) | 11.4 | 44,523 | |
| Daniel Stahler (Nonpartisan) | 10.8 | 42,001 | ||
 | L. Jameel Shaheer (Nonpartisan) | 9.8 | 38,036 | |
 | Rue Willis (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 36,751 | |
 | Gregory Dono (Nonpartisan) | 9.2 | 35,765 | |
 | Tom Mercer (Nonpartisan) | 6.5 | 25,501 | |
 | Samuel Boone (Nonpartisan) | 5.0 | 19,537 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,312 | ||
| Total votes: 390,076 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dono in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Gregory Dono completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dono's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Virginia Tech I was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Following ten-years of active duty as a cobra pilot, three combat deployments, and a tour as an instructor pilot, I transitioned to the Marine Corps Reserves. I earned my law degree from Pepperdine University and remain an active member of the California State Bar. Shortly after law school, I played a significant role in small business as the COO of a fast food franchise group in San Diego, California.
In 2018, my family and I relocated to Chesapeake, VA. It was here in Chesapeake that my commitment to educational advocacy was reignited, fueled by firsthand observations of my own young children's experiences in school.
At the core of my candidacy, I offer an unwavering belief in the intrinsic worth of every child and their entitlement to a nurturing, equitable, and enriching educational environment. My pledge to the Chesapeake community is a steadfast dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and safety.- Safety is a major concern for our community and more so for those of us who send our loved ones to school. I am committed to making our schools the safest environment for children and staff. The first step is to ensure that mental health professionals are available to our students and staff to offer the help that they need, when they need it.
- In today's combative culture people too often talk past each other and do not take the time to listen. This lack of communication creates undo conflict within our community. I maintain that everyone's voice is meaningful and that everyone should feel respected, listened to, and heard. I am committed to working with the school board to ensure that our students, staff, and parents are heard. Together we can do what is best for the betterment of our children.
- Funding lies at the heart of many issues facing Chesapeake Public Schools. With increased and appropriately allocated funds, we can better support our children and staff. These resources will enable us to expand school programs, offer higher salaries to teachers, employ more staff, build new schools, and repair existing ones. I am committed to reaching out to untapped public and private resources to secure grants and additional funding for our district. I also want to foster more open and honest discussions about how our money is spent, ensuring that the community is informed about where funds are allocated before any spending occurs. Together, we can make this vision a reality and ensure our schools are prepared for the future.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 15, 2024
