E-Mail: jordan.lanham@patch.com
Phone: 314-210-4987
Hometown: Bridgeton, Mo.
Birthday: Sept. 19
Jordan first realized her interest in journalism in second grade when she began writing stories, stapling together books and writing pretend newsletters for her family members. At the age of seven when she announced she wanted to be a writer when she grew up, her mother told her she should pursue a career in journalism--so she did.
While attending Pattonville High School, Jordan worked for the student paper and yearbook. After graduating with a degree Journalism from Lindenwood University, where she was the managing editor of the student paper her senior year, Jordan worked as a reporter for the St. Louis Globe Democrat online and weekly papers in Lincoln County.
When Jordan is not running around O'Fallon or writing stories for Patch, she enjoys hanging out with her family, taking her little sister to movies, reading the latest vampire novels or torturing her friends with her sad attempts at karaoke.
Your 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 because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics: How would you describe your political beliefs? Moderate. Are you registered with a certain party? I'm an independent voter who likes to take all sides of an issue into account before making a decision.
Religion: How religious would you consider yourself? I was not raised going to a church on a regular basis, but as an adult I have tried out several different denominations with friends, as part of my research to find the the church that is right fit for me. It is one of my personal goals this year to find a church in the O'Fallon area that I would like to belong to. I will keep you posted!
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? I think it's important to O'Fallon residents and leaders that the city maintain its status as one of the safest, most family friendly places to live in America, while also continuing to grow in business and maintain one of the largest school districts in the state during tough economic times. I'm still fairly new to the area and I'm sure there are more issues that I will discover as I continue to meet people and cover stories in O'Fallon.
Council postponed bills that would amend existing ordinances regarding parking commercial vehicles, nuisances and ordinance style.
At Thursday's meeting, residents in support of the city-wide smoking ban asked city council to enact the law as passed by voters in the April 5 election.
Each week O'Fallon Patch features homes on the market in your community.
Ward 2's Jim Pepper says the newly passed smoking ban is too strict and has filed complaints with the IRS against anti-smoking group's lobbying efforts.
Local moms address parenting issues in this weekly Q&A.
Check out this past week's police activity in O'Fallon.
O'Fallon Patch features local kids doing great things.
O'Fallon Patch provides a look at your local sports schedules for the week of April 11-16.
Patch takes a look at county-wide election results.
All Paws Rescue volunteers need help finding dogs and cats permanent homes.
Voters re-elect Price and welcome new members Schmidt and Porter to the school board.
Each week O'Fallon Patch features homes on the market in your community.
Local moms address parenting issues in this weekly Q&A.
O'Fallon City Council members Gardner, Mack, Haman, Howell and Pheney retained their seats, while newcomer Rick Battelle was elected to the two-year term in Ward 3.
O'Fallon voters also re-elected five council members for three-year terms and one newcomer for a two-year seat on city council.
O'Fallon Patch features local kids doing great things.
See our photo gallery of people at the polls and campaign signs lining the streets.
O'Fallon residents will decide today whether or not to ban smoking in local restaurants and bars.
Fire officials say the $10.9-million bond issue would allow for repairs to older vehicles and buildings.
Seniors and disabled residents have until May 31 to apply for gas, electric and phone rebates.
