Brendan Kuty, Patch Staff

<b>Email </b>Brendan&#64;Patch.com

<b>Phone </b>(973) 280-9602

<b>Hometown </b>Hopatcong, N.J.

<b>Birthday</b> June 18, 1987

<b>Bio</b>

Brendan Kuty has been a journalist for almost five years, having spent time with the <i>Daily Record</i>, Sportsnet New York and, most recently, the <i>New Jersey Herald</i>. He graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor&#39;s degree in journalism and public relations.

<b>Your Beliefs</b>

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<b>Politics </b>

Q: How would you describe your political beliefs?

I&#39;m the middle-of-the-road type. I&#39;m for what makes the most sense. But I need to hear all sides of the issue before making a decision. So, I guess I&#39;m a lot like you. And you. And you.

Q: Are you registered with a certain party?

Nope.

<b>Religion</b>

Q: How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)

I was raised a casual Catholic. I don&#39;t usually attend church services. I do, however, attend church services on Christimas with my family in Kearny.

<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>

What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

There&#39;s a lot on the minds of Hopatcong residents. School budget cuts. Department of Public Works cuts. Revitalization of promising business areas, especially around the lake. Affordable housing. Property taxes. Lake Hopatcong.

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

While I&#39;m always gathering information that could change my views, it&#39;s clear Hopatcong is struggling to adapt to new economic realities—less state aid, higher property taxes, lower property values.