Candidate for Senator
Sarah Mattie Villaranda Thomas Nededog
Ballot name / slogan: “Service With Purpose”
Updated by the candidate September 2026
Why I'm running
“Sarah is committed to seeking out the concerns and challenges that our families, communities, businesses, non profits and governmental agencies have. The work Sarah will carry out as a senator will be guided by input by community leaders and subject matter experts with impact data from credible sources. I want to see a better Guam with improved healthcare, education and supportive services. I believe that safety in our homes, communities and our region is critical to building peaceful environments for all. I want to do all I can to safeguard our land, air and water for generations to come. ”
Candidate summary
Leadership with Heart. Service with Purpose.
Sarah Thomas Nededog, born and raised on Guam, first over 4 decades, has helped to uplift and support populations at risk including our youth, our elderly, veterans and persons with disabilities. As a staunch community advocate, Sarah will is committed to bringing her experiences working with and for our people to the policy level as a Senator in the 39th Guam Legislature. She is #14 Democrat! .
The biggest issue facing Guam
The biggest challenge is the threat to the breakdown of our families as the main source of teaching values of respect for self and others and that through familial and community partnerships we can prevent problems that deter us from a safe and healthy community. Substance use, untreated behavioral heath conditions has destroyed many families, increased concern of safety in homes end work, and threatened the development of our human capital for employment and socio economic sustainability.
To the voters
I am committed to taking on this projects your senator in the 39th Guam Legislature. I am ready to listen to your concerns and challenges. I want to plan with and for you next steps to move our families and island to a safer, peaceful, healthier and prosperous Guam!
The first 100 days
Work closely with legislative colleagues on rules of engagement, committee leadership and membership and weekly community reporting; support training and orientation of all legislators and staff; hold meetings in the villages to hear the concerns and challenges of our people; gather subject matter experts to be part of the listening teams; hold focus groups that include service providers from non profit, private sector and governmental agencies. Develop action plans based on community input & credible data; site visits to GMH, schools, community centers, ride public transportation,
Top priorities
- Healthcare
- Public Hospital
- Education
- Housing
- Public Safety
- Infrastructure
- Military Buildup
- Veterans
- Government Accountability
- Self-Determination
- Environment
- Youth
- Senior Citizens
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