Key Facts
Background
Donna Sayegh earned her BS and nursing degree from Old Dominion University as well as a master’s degree in Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling focused in Interpersonal Relationships Skills from the International Institute for Restorative Practices. She has worked with various nonprofit organizations as a mediator. Sayegh currently works as a mediator with Dove of Peace Ministry where she helps people resolve familial, individual, or business-related conflicts [6]. She also worked as a nurse for more than 20 years [4].
Key Issues
Budget
Sayegh wants to get the city out of debt and wants the city to stop taking property off the tax rolls [2]. She also plans to establish a finance commission [5].
Transportation
Sayegh is against light rail expansion in the Portsmouth area [2]. She wants to replace larger buses with aesthetically pleasing shorter buses [7].
Economy
Sayegh is against a casino in Portsmouth and wants that land to be used for farming [3].
Education
Sayegh is in favor of implementing restorative justice practices to improve school security [4].
Public Safety
Sayegh hopes to fill public safety positions quickly, provide proper funding for public safety employees’ retirement plans, and pay them a living wage [5].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 VPAP
2 WTKR
3 13NewsNow
4 WAVY
5 Portsmouth City Watch
6 LinkedIn
7 HRTPO
8 The Virginian-Pilot