Erika Conner, Patch Staff

<b>Basics:</b>

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<b>Favorite things to do: </b>Spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, taking my dog for long walks, reading, writing and keeping up with current events.

<b>Bio:</b>

Before coming to Patch, I was a Special Projects Producer for the NBC station in Boston.  I have worked at various television station&#39;s throughout the country.  As a journalist for nearly 10 years, I&#39;ve had the opportunity to earn two Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.  I&#39;m passionate about telling stories that make a difference.  

I am a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I earned a Bachelor&#39;s degree in English.  I also received a Master&#39;s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.

I love meeting new people and look forward to getting to know Dublin residents.  I grew up in the Bay Area and am excited to call this unique area home again.

My aim as a journalist is to tell the stories in Dublin that you want to hear and deserve to know about.  I welcome you to interact frequently on Dublin Patch and to contact me with story ideas, suggestions and feedback.

<b>Beliefs:</b>

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<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>

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

A few issues I&#39;ll keep an eye on include school and city budget cuts and new businesses and development.  Dublin is a growing city and there are lots of changes to cover!