Anna Beatrice

Anna is a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia majoring in Global Studies with a concentration in Environments and Sustainability. In the past, she interned at the City of Charlottesville Environmental Sustainability office where she promoted zero waste practices as well as analyzed city-wide greenhouse gas emissions data. She is passionate about the impact of policy on changing behaviors to promote enduring environmental conservation and restoration. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and fly-fishing.

Colorado, Politics
A Local Ballot Initiative in Colorado Dedicated to Water Sustainability 
December 17, 2020 by Anna Beatrice

Among the many environmental wins for Colorado this election cycle, the St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District (spanning multiple municipalities), received an encouraging number of votes on ballot measure 7A. The purpose of 7A is to generate sufficient...

Colorado, Politics
Denver Sales Tax on the Ballot in November
October 9, 2020 by Anna Beatrice

In early August, the City Council of Denver approved a 0.25% sales tax increase proposal. Colorado has a state-wide sales tax of 2.9%, and allows local governments to collect a local option sales tax of up to 8%. The purpose...