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