Charlotte Eriksen, Patch Staff

Email: charlotte@patch.com

Phone: 630-589-7732

Hometown: Birmingham, MI

Birthday: September 24

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/Oakparkpatch

Bio:

I graduated with a masters degree in journalism from DePaul University. I fell for the journalism field when I covered the World Boxing Championships in 2007, which indirectly led to an invitation to work for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. I was also the editor of the center spread section of The DePaulia, DePaul's student-run newspaper for one year, and Editor in Chief for one year. I've earned awards in features design, in-depth reporting and news reporting for my work on The DePaulia and was honored for student achievement in DePaul's graduate program.

I love the outdoors. I love hiking whenever possible and have run three half marathons. I love golf and waterskiing, and played soccer for a state champion team in high school and DePaul's club team for three years. I enjoy being around and/or watching all sports—and am a huge fan of the Detroit Red Wings.

I'm artsy. I love the Beatles, Elvis and Saturday Night Live, circa Mike Myers.

Your Beliefs

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Politics

I grew up in a family of conservatives and feel I lean toward conservative economic beliefs and liberal social beliefs. I've never contributed to any political campaign.

Religion

Presbyterian

Local Hot-Button Issues

New businesses and development

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

Bring it