Candidate, Governor, Michigan, 2018

Candidate, Michigan State Board of Education, 2018

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 11, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014

Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 19, 1996, 1998, 2000

No caucus information on file.

Owner/Builder, American Heritage Construction Company, 1985-present

Teacher, Livonia Public Schools, 1971-2007

XO Med Tng Bragade, Med Tng Bragade Fort Sam. Texas, 2000-2002

Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Service, United States Army Reserve, 1971-2001

XO NOTT Branch, Dept Tng and Doc., 1991-1992

XO Battalion Command, 345 Med Bn, 1987-1989

Member, American Association of Retired People (AARP), 2004-present

Member, National Eagle Scout Association, 1996-present

Member, Livonia Education Association, 1971-present

Member, Michigan Educational Association, 1971-present

Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), 1968-present

Member, Reserve Officers Association

Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America, 1991-1997

Awards:

Several accordion contests 1, 3 place
Sailing several races 1st place, 2nd, 3rd place
Marksmanship 22 pts toward distinguished, several 1st, 2nd place awards (military competition)

Current Car:

2005 Deville

Father's Name:

John Sr.

Father's Occupation:

Builder, Contractor

Favorite President and Why:

Thomas Jefferson: He was for the people. Government by the people government for the people. Small Constitutional government bound and restricted by the chains of the Constitution. America meant freedom for the people, government was instituted to protect the people's life, liberty, and property.

Favorite Quote:

"The Tree of liberty must occasionally be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots, for that is its natural manure."
- Thomas Jefferson

"Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest" - Benjamin Franklin

Favorite Websites:

johntatar.lpwm.org

First Car:

Kit car, I built. Avenger GT40, replica of the Ford GT40

First Job:

General carpenter, rough and finish, Electrican journeymen

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Musician: play accordion, guitar, and banjo, singing, sailing, marquetry woodworking, marksmanship.

Mother's Name:

Mary

Names of Grandchildren:

Clare, Scarlet

Number of Grandchildren:

2

Personal Hero and Why:

Father- The greatest teacher I ever had. Gave me the direction to express my powerful drive.

Priority Issues:

Return our government to a small, limited, Constitutional government, and return the power to the people.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Give the people who are tired of the same old political lip service a real choice, not just a republican, or democrat status quo.