Lizzie Hedrick, Patch Staff

<b>Basics</b>

Lizzie Hedrick

Beliefs 

<i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. <br><br>This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.</i><br><br><b>Politics</b>

<i>How would you describe your political beliefs?</i>

I am a registered Democrat who spends too much time talking to people from different walks of life ever to see politics as black and white.  

<b>Religion</b>

<i>How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?</i>

I was raised both Jewish and Protestant, but my family always focused more on tradition than spirituality or ideology.  

<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>

<i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>

Education, taxes, the environment, unemployment, wildlife.