Better Savannah Podcast

Better Savannah Podcast

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  • Better Savannah Episode 56: The Sabrina Kent Interview

    This is the 2nd of five interviews for the Special Election for House District 165. 

    Sabrina Kent is our guest today. She was the first to confirm an interview with us and the first to record. 

    She's a life long Savannahian and a long time payroll clerk/leader in the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA 1414) and a longtime political leader and supporter for friend of the committee Senator Regina Thomas 

    We start the conversation off with her announcement that she would advocate for a minimum wage of $48/hr in Georgia. The proclamation generated state and national coverage and immediately brought attention to her campaign. 

    We moved into a conversation regarding the Charter of the City of Savannah in relation to the Rules ordinance of Council. Sabrina strongly agrees she will look into changing the charter to reduce the # of council members needed to place an item on the agenda. 

    Next, we had an amazing conversation surrounding the Port of Savannah (GPA) and the need for Container Fees to be split by Chatham County, Garden City, Port Wentworth, and Savannah

    Continuing down our agenda, Sabrina strongly agreed that reform is needed with the relationship between Savannah and SCAD and also agreed that regulation of STVR (Short term Vacation Rentals) needed to remain at the local level.

    In our discussion about SEDA (Savannah Economic Development Authority ) Sabrina agreed with key reforms including audits and board compositon/selection. 

    While disagreeing with us on the issue of Casino Gambling, she brought a strong union perspective to the discussion of a resort style casino in Savannah. 

    In our quick hits on the state issues, Sabrina articulated strong stances to expand Medicaid. 

    We really enjoyed interview her and her policy positions were strongly aligned with ours. 

    We wish her the best of luck in the election.

    contact Sabrina at [email protected] or on facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.kent.98

    1 hr 59 min
  • Better Savannah Episode 50: A time to fight for The Weeping Time
    It's hard to believe, but we are already at Episode 50!
    John and Chuck on behalf of our growing members/patrons want to thank you for supporting this effort. By watching, sharing, and supporting together we are making a Better Savannah more possible. In the first episodes, we navigated the 2020 Primaries and General Election, interviewed dozens of guests, and honed on in the the major issues facing Savannah, GA.
    1 hr 47 min
  • Better Savannah Episode 49: Death and Taxes
    If you're a member/patron of Better Savannah you already got access to this episode last night. Get instant access to our episodes before they premier plus bonus content by subscribing at www.patreon.com/bettersavannah
    John's back on vacation and we are joined by our 2nd guest co-host of the year Rebecca Rose to talk about the City of Savannah raising property taxes.
    1 hr 25 min

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Better Savannah is the Savannah, GA and Chatham County area's leading independent expenditure committee dedicated to better policy outcomes at the State and local level.