Episode 5. What makes a vibrant community?

Episode 8. Final recap before election day!

In Episode 8, your host Vera will sit down with Sandy for a final recap before election day!  Sandy will be discussing what the first 90 days will look like if elected and her transition plan. Sandy kicked off her campaign back in April of this year and has finally come down to the final week. She is feeling energized, hopefully and really eager to finish strong. She discusses moments in the campaign in which she knew exactly why she was running for mayor. It has always been about the people and will continue to be about them.  She recaps with the final three things she would like the voters to know before Nov. 8th

Episode 7. Recap of Lafourche Alliance for Good Government Public Forum

On Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 The Lafourche Alliance for Good Government hosted a public forum for candidates for mayor and city council. In today's episode your host, Vera Holloway, will provide audio clips of questions asked to Sandy and her responses. You will hear a range of questions that host, Cody Blanchard, asked to both candidates. For the purpose of this podcast only Sandy's responses are shared, but to listen to the full public forum please check out Lafourche Alliance for Good Government on Facebook.

Episode 6. Family values, Education, and Crime Reduction

In Episode 6, Sandy will be discussing a key issue for many families throughout the city of Thibodaux - crime and safety. She will also talk about the connection between education and the reduction of crime. In this episode, Sandy will talk about the importance of family values and some things she instilled into her now 3 adult children.  Sandy will highlight what's coming up on the campaign trail this week also!  Please continue to check out Sandy's social media on facebook and instagram for regular campaign updates.  Also, here is a wonderful article on Education and the Secret to Crime Reduction [https://as.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu-as/politics/documents/Gonzalez.pdf] that your host, Vera Holloway, mentioned about in this episode.

Episode 5. What makes a vibrant community?

In Episode 5, Vera sits down with Sandy to discuss what makes a vibrant community. Sandy will educate the audience on today's episode by sharing information from author and community leader, Quint Studer.  Quint Studer states, "At the center of everything must be the unshakeable belief that your community can and will be vibrant and improve its quality of life." Sandy believes this is possible! She will go into the 4 fundamental elements that Quint Studer says is vital to the change process in every community.  1. Civic engagement  2. Downtown 3. Economic Development 4. Education  For more information on author Quint Studer and his book titled "Building a Vibrant Community" please check out his website [https://www.vibrantcommunityblueprint.com].  For more information on Thibodaux's downtown please check out their website [https://www.downtownthibodaux.org].  For ways to get involved in the Sandy Holloway for mayor campaign - please visit her social media on Facebook, Instagram, or her website [https://www.votesandyholloway.com/].

Episode 4. Sandy's dreams for the city & updates on current happenings!

In this episode, Sandy takes some time to talk about dreams for a vibrant city. Sandy also spends some time giving listeners updates on current happenings and where you can find her this week! She is enjoying meeting so many great people and is energized to complete her last month on the campaign trail strong.  Let's Geaux Thibodaux!