Julie Brown Patton, Patch Staff

<strong>Hometown:  </strong>Wildwood, MO<br><strong>Birthday:</strong> Feb. 12

<b>Politics </b><br>Regarding political matters and elections, I&#39;ve always been about assessing individuals and the associated facts and considerations.  I view myself as an independent voter.

<br><b>Religion</b><br>Assuredly, I am an active United Methodist.  I value the cohesive approach that co-founder John Wesley initiated with Methodism in the 1700s.  Stemming from my Native American ancestry, I also have a love of nature that weaves itself into my spiritual beliefs and views of the cosmos.  I have, however, studied other religions and had years of personal experience with them -- resulting in a well-rounded base of knowledge about religions.