Paul Leonard, Patch Staff

Paul graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. in Journalism in 2007. Before coming to Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch, he edited Little Neck Patch, which launched in November 2010.

He is a former editor of the Vancouver Business Journal and the Queens Chronicle.

<b><b>Your Beliefs</b></b>

<i>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. </i><b><br></b>

<b>Politics </b><br><i>How would you describe your political beliefs? </i>

Liberal.

<i>Are you registered with a certain party? </i>

I am a registered Democrat.

<b>Religion</b><br><i>How religious would you consider yourself? </i>

Not very. 

<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br><i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? </i>

The Atlantic Yards project, traffic, bike safety, pollution, affordable housing, jobs, access to quality education, gentrification.