Basics

• Hometown: Born in the Philadelphia area but grew up mostly in Columbia, Mo.
• Email: liz@patch.com
• Phone: 203.280.3229
• Birthday: April 21

Bio:  Liz  graduated in 2005 from the University of Missouri with degrees in journalism and religious studies.

Before Patch, she worked as the health and environment reporter for the Island Packet on Hilton Head Island, S.C. She's also worked as a county government, cops and courts reporter for the Culpeper Star-Exponent in Culpeper, Va. 

In her free time, she loves going to the beach, running and spending time with loved ones. Her parents and sister reside in Wilton. She also has two brothers - one in  New York City and the other in Santa Monica, Calif.

Liz encourages every Westport Patch viewer to feel free to contact her with any questions, comments, concerns or ideas for coverage. She welcomes all suggestions and hopes you find the site engaging, informative and a place that serves as a community platform. Thank you for visiting!

Beliefs 
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. 

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.


Politics

• How would you describe your political beliefs?

I have voted for candidates of both Republican and Democratic parties. When deciding whom to vote for, I focus on what a candidate intends to accomplish and how he or she plans to improve the community in which I live.

Religion

• How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?

I'm an observant Catholic and currently serving as a sponsor for my sister's confirmation.

Local Hot Button Issues

• What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

I'm still learning but it seems Westporters are concerned with the economy and its effects on the upcoming budget process, finding ways to live green and enhance the area's environmental protection and maintaining a high quality of life for all residents.

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

Since I'm still new to Westport, I have plenty to learn on these and other issues. But in general,  all community concerns require thoughtful discussion. I'm happy to listen to any and all ideas.