Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. On Monday, April 20, Pooler’s City Council met via teleconference. Savannah has a large homeless community, and we don't. Mayor Benton has long been a proud member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she is a member of the choir, nomination’s committee and former chairman of the church council. “I’ve always been concerned about where I live and what’s best for my community. Others reported casting ballots took more than four hours that night. Summary: Rebecca Benton's birthday is 11/03/1947 and is 72 years old. They’re always looking after the residents in regular times and in pandemic times. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. “I am not one to coddle people. Pooler Councilman Aaron Higgins and Councilwoman Karen Williams have made good and earnest efforts to fill this vacuum of leadership, but their posts have largely been parrots of police department statements and press releases from the Governor, who in this crisis has been at least as feckless as our mayor. Contact information. That said, when the city’s annual budget is made, city funds are first allocated to the public safety arena, and quite understandably so, as first responders are consistently on the front lines for the community. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. And so is Bloomingdale resident Melissa Allen. I want to see more people come out with their positive input so we can work together for our community,” she said. It’s such an honor to be mayor. Benton said she didn’t know when Dawgs and Dingoes would be returning, but it would be after City Hall re-opens to the public. Rebecca, a University of Georgia graduate, majored in political science; she taught for a few years prior to going back to school to fulfill her true passion—law. Website Designed and Developed by, MAYOR REBECCA BENTON: A Heart for Her Community, Tourism Leadership Council Monthly Luncheon, Yoga Relay and Picnic to Support Family Caregivers, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Presents: A Voyage Around Savannah, The Great Pumpkin Paint @ Bloom & Grow Market, Moon River Opera Presents Mask-erade Gala @ Pin Point Heritage Museum, Humane Society Fall Fair @ Humane Society Adoption Center, Savannah Philharmonic Mask-a-rade @ Watch on WTOC. During the first two days of early voting, Pooler’s early voting site at the Pooler Recreation Gym also saw long lines and wait times, with some standing outside for five hours to cast a ballot. Pooler, GA. Making history by becoming Pooler’s first female mayor, Mayor Benton has been diligently serving the Pooler community since her inauguration in January. Benton said she hopes to address traffic through working with Georgia Department of Transportation, expanding Pooler recreational facilities and she said she hopes to continue to rule fairly and responsibly on new developments. And so is Bloomingdale resident Melissa Allen. Since the United States was caught unawares to the magnitude of what has now been called a pandemic, Ms. Benton has not even once issued a video or radio statement – or even a newspaper statement. Savannah Morning News ~ 1375 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.
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