Sabrina Wooten
Non-Partisan | Virginia
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sabrina Wooten
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
City of Virginia Beach Mayor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, B.S- Political Science, 1997
Regent University, Virginia Beach, Master’s Degree- Business Management, 2002
Regent University, Virginia Beach, Master’s Degree- Public Administration, 2014
Walden University, Minneapolis, PhD-Public Administration, 2025
Regent University, Virginia Beach, Certificate-Practical Theology, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
LEAD Hampton Roads, Graduate, National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society
Member, National Association of Professional Women, Member
Former Police Chaplain Virginia Beach Police Department, Volunteer, Calvary Revival Church
Ordained Pastor, Supreme Court, Former Supreme Court Certified Mediator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Councilmember, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor, NA
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Virginia Beach Democratic Committee
OTHER (1)
Virginia Beach Professional Fire & EMS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Virginia Beach Professional Fire Fighters, EMS
Mom’s Demand Action
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Virginia Beach Hospitality (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
ActBlue (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Angelia Williams Graves (2020)
Gary T. McCollum (2020)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2020)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 06/07/2024 to 06/30/2024
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $500.00 contribution from Phil Kellam (Commissioner of Revenue - City of Virginia Beach
- $65.00 expenditure to Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus
- $600.00 expenditure to Virginia Beach Democratic Caucus
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 07/01/2024 to 08/31/2024
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $1,000.00 contribution from Friends of Angellia Williams Graves
- $250.00 contribution from Levar Stoney (City of Richmond Mayor)
- $10,000.00 in contributions from Virginia Beach Professional Fire Fighters and EMS
- $250.00 in expenditures to Hampton Roads Young Democrats
- $1,059.96 expenditure to Virginia Beach Democratic Committee
- $100.00 expenditure to Matt (Cummings) for Seven
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 09/01/2024 to 09/30/2024
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $12,500.00 contribution from Virginia Beach Professional Fire Fighters & EMS
- $386.29 contribution from Democratic Party of Virginia
Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for educational purposes only.
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 04/01/2024 to 06/06/2024
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $100.00 expenditure to Alex Askew Campaign
- $100.00 expenditure to Annisa Bowden for School Board
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 01/01/2024 to 03/31/2024
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 12/04/2023 to 12/31/2023
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $8,173.26 in contributions from Wooten to Win Campaign
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 07/01/2023 to 12/31/2023
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $8,173.26 in expenditures to Wooten 2 Win Campaign
Campaign Finance Report (from Virginia State Board of Elections) - Reporting Period: 01/01/2023 to 06/30/2023
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
ECONOMY
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Disagree
It is the responsibility of city government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Neutral
Property taxes should be abolished.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
City officials should have the right to proclaim their city a sanctuary city for illegal aliens.
Neutral
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My Christian faith is the cornerstone of my life, guiding my values and actions. It shapes how I understand love, purpose, and community. Through my relationship with Jesus Christ, I find hope, strength, and a call to serve others with compassion and integrity. This faith inspires me to seek truth, embrace grace, and live with humility and gratitude. It is both a source of personal solace and a motivation to contribute positively to the world around me.
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
Citizens should be able to vote when they present the proper identification required for exercising their right to vote.
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the city website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Agree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Neutral
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all city employees.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to establish and maintain a structured society where justice, order, and the common good are upheld. It provides the framework for protecting individual rights, ensuring safety, and promoting equitable opportunities for all citizens. By creating and enforcing laws, managing resources, and addressing collective needs, government aims to foster a stable and prosperous environment where people can thrive and contribute to the well-being of the community.
Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Agree
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
The only real estate investment I have is my home.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
Choose not to answer
I do not recall whether or not I voted in the above mentioned primaries or general elections.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe in the second amendment and I am a gun owner. I believe training and safety measures are important to increase public safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every city department by an independent, third party auditor.
Agree
Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
1. Effective Use of your tax dollars: Addressing overspending in government by assessing programs on a yearly basis to cut access spending and eliminate obsolete programs and projects. Engage the public to obtain their feedback on how they want their tax dollars spent and implementing  relevant feedback 2. Preserving neighborhoods: Protecting neighborhoods from flooding. Protecting neighborhoods from crime. Addressing crumbling infrastructure Encouraging a strategy to address overdevelopment in neighborhoods Addressing gentrification 3. Sustainable environment  Promoting a strategy to protect natural resources. Promoting a strategy to protect waterways. Empowering local businesses to practice processes that promote environmental sustainability. Increasing opportunities for the City of Virginia Beach to participate in regional conversations to promote environmental sustainability.
