• Anna StaverNeighbor

  • Annapolis, MD

<b>Email: </b>Anna.Staver&#64;patch.com<b><br>Phone: </b>410-207-2081<b><br>Hometown: </b>New York, NY<b><br>Birthday: </b>Nov. 3<b><br></b>

<b>Bio</b>

I’ve been a story teller all my life, which was probably a sign that I was meant to be a journalist. When I was little I would hold my parents captive and make them listen while I recounted every detail about a friend’s house when I returned home from a play date. I graduated from Kent State University this May with a bachelors in news journalism. 

During my college experience, I worked for WKSU, a regional NPR station in northeast Ohio. I also spent a semester as a politics intern with the Huffington Post in Washington D.C.

In my spare time I love to snowboard, hike, bike, read and run. I am training for a 10k now, and I hope to run a half marathon by the end of the year. If you know of any good running trails around Annapolis email me! I also have a weakness for shoes and nail polish. I own entirely too much of both.

 

<b>Your Beliefs</b>

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<b>Politics </b>

How would you describe your political beliefs?

My political beliefs lean left of center. I would say that I could fall into the blue-dog Democrat category because fiscally I lean towards the conservative side, but I lean more liberal on social issues.

I will say that I’m always open to the idea that my beliefs are wrong, and I love engaging in political discussion and debate. I think an important part of listening is being open to the ideas of others. 

Are you registered with a certain party?

I’m registered as an independent.

 

<b>Religion</b>

How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)

I would say that I am certainly spiritual, and I believe in a higher power. I go to church, but not on any kind of regular basis.

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<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>

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

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

I just moved to the area, and I am looking forward to learning about what issues are important to Annapolis. While I’m discovering the city please feel free to email me with any suggestions for coverage.

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