As the democracy reporter for WITF, I will cover any kind of story that has to do with how we govern ourselves. That will include doing a lot of election coverage about how to access the ballot, how public officials administer elections, the technology used to run and secure elections, and the laws that govern it all.
My work will also include accountability coverage for elected officials that use their positions to then undermine democratic institutions, like the legislators that voted against the certification of the presidential election results on January 6, 2021. If that weren’t enough, I foresee covering some local government decisions, fights over public records and transparency, and some candidate coverage in 2024. Many stories can have a “democracy frame” meant to help us all understand how our governments work and how we can shape them.
I’m most looking forward to the community reporting about which WITF is passionate. I’ll be talking to a lot of folks about what they want out of their governments, local to national, and how they want to make their visions reality. I’m excited to meet you and talk, with or without a microphone on hand.
I also like to turn my work phone off. When I do that, I’m looking for rocks to climb, trails to run on (slower and slower, somehow), and new places to visit. I’ve lived in the (extended) South for most of my life, so y’all will hear me say things funny and sometimes my hearing is funny, too, so we’ll figure out this radio thing together.
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Every community is full of people with stories worth knowing.
Neighbors You Should Know is a new weekly WITF news series introducing you to the interesting people who make Central Pennsylvania a special place to live. They might be pursuing a passion, bringing people together, making a difference or simply doing something fascinating.
Maybe it’s a beekeeper. Someone restoring antique tractors. A longtime volunteer who knits hats for NICU babies. A retired teacher who still tutors students every week.
Know a neighbor we should know?
Nominate someone you think WITF should feature and tell us what makes them special. We’re looking for people from communities across Central Pennsylvania — and there’s no story too big or too small.
Your nomination could help introduce your neighbor, friend, colleague or community member to a whole new audience.
Email news@witf.org and nominate a neighbor and tell us why they should be featured in Neighbors You Should Know.
