Flamboyant celebrity hairstylist is running as GOP commissioner
The eccentric Jersey resident once opened up about his debt problem but has been praised for his work to help cancer sufferers.
TL;DR
- Martino Cartier, a 51-year-old celebrity hairstylist and former reality TV star, is running for Gloucester County commissioner.
- Cartier's background includes appearing on 'Tabatha's Salon Takeover' and founding a non-profit foundation called 'wigs and wishes' that aids cancer patients.
- He has publicly discussed past financial difficulties, including significant debt, while also acknowledging a lavish lifestyle.
- Cartier has faced accusations of insurance fraud, which he states was a theft by deception charge he was pushed into pleading guilty to, claiming it was administratively dismissed after he paid it back.
- He has been critical of county administrator Stephen Sweeney and vowed to try and fire him if elected.
- Cartier previously received recognition and an award from Washington Township Democrats.