The
Democratic Nominee for GA House District 157 is Sadie J. Jenkins.
Sadie moved to Tattnall County in 1994 to serve as prison librarian at
Smith State Prison (Glennville, GA). She transferred to Coastal State
Prison ( near the
Savannah Airport ) the same year. Jenkins retired in 2011.
Sadie was
born in Miller County, GA and graduated from Worth County High School,
Sylvester, GA. After graduating from Berry College and teaching three
years, she earned a Masters of Librarianship ( M Ln) from Emory
University. Jenkins worked as a public librarian in Albany, started
the Talking Book Center there and left for Gainesville, GA to begin
their center. In 1975, Sadie was presented with a choice between
becoming head
of the Mississippi State Library f/t Blind and Physically Handicapped,
or Talking Book Center Librarian in Rome GA. Jenkins chose her home
state and went to Rome. Sadie left the library in 1986 after founding
and becoming Director of the Community Info Line. The agency, primarily
funded through United Way, connected people with resources in the area.
Sadie
has been an advocate for people in her career and community service.
Her work with Laubach Literacy, as mental health advocate, as
board member of Mental Health Associations and the civic groups she
joined ( i.e.,Civitan, Lions ) - all reflect that commitment.
Having
worked in agencies with huge missions and small budgets, Jenkins is
understandably conservative on budget matters. She knows the funding
crunch with our schools is not a battle between our state and its
educators, but a challenge to create a stronger tax base in our state
and counties. With new emphasis on the Savannah Port, Jenkins predicts
Atlanta
will become envious of the Southeast Georgia business expansion
opportunities. Good times are just ahead if our area leaders work
together.
Jenkins
has sought public office previously in Floyd County GA. She was in a
run-off with the sole Republican in a non-partisan election for an
unexpired seat in the GA House in 1980. She ran against Congressman
Larry McDonald in 1980 and for County Commission in 1992.
Sadie
believes Democrats need to stand up, declare themselves as a Democrat,
and speak up for the people in our state. Being a woman, she is not
limiting herself to women's rights, but to the rights of all people.
Jenkins feels we must change the rhetoric surrounding all issues. Gun
ownership is no longer an issue in Georgia. No Georgia voters are
against gun ownership. We do need to address the small minority of
citizens who abuse guns. Issues challenging Georgia are not Democrat or
Republican. They require level-headed, sensible people working
together to solve
them.
Sadie J Jenkins is an experienced, committed, public servant. She is retired and work ready.
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