Benjamin Sandlin

Benjamin Sandlin was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. He attended the University of North Florida and the University of Central Florida.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Benjamin Sandlin is a student activist, and a preschool teacher. He was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida, and was brought up by Florida's public education system. He was inspired to run for office by his disappointment by the current state government's gutting of the states education system resulting in some of the finest educators in the country fleeing the state as far as the eye could see. Along with rising housing costs, healthcare being ripped out of the hands of Floridians, and constant attacks on the LGBTQ community, Sandlin decided he couldn't sit back and watch it anymore and needed to take action.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Housing, Healthcare and Education are human rightsOur environment is in danger and in need of protecting.Police accountability now!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rectifying racial inequities. Constructing more housing units, access to basic needs.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Invisible Man

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency, and visibility! Elected officials work for the people not the other way around.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be engaged in the community and have a true connection with constituents.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The 2008 housing crisis and great recession, I was 4 or five throughout the whole thing.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Camp Counselor! It was a summer job I did a couple times and I really enjoyed it!

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

One where they are autonomous entities that keep another in check

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Tackling the mounting housing crisis.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

That's up to the voters.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes if you want to get anything done you have to have a working relationship with your coworkers.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Paul Wellstone