Please Welcome David Dykstra & Congressman Adam Smith, Our Newest Bloggers

During the last week, Mercer Island Patch has welcomed Congressman Adam Smith and David Dykstra as its newest bloggers.

In his first blog, Smith writes an open invite to an annual event he hosts, called 9th District Day. The event aims to bring together Washington state constituents, policy experts, and media leaders in Washington D.C.   

Do you have a question for Congressman Smith? Type it in the comment section below, and we'll do our best to have it answered.

Dykstra, our other new blogger this week, details a large real estate renovation on the West side of the island.

"The seller was Marsha Stroum Sloan Glazer. The buyer was Thomas Ellison, the principal owner of theValue-Village/Savers chain of stores," he wrote. "This is considered, second to Paul Allen’s campus, the premier property on Mercer Island."

Demolition permits for three of the smaller building on the property were issued in February; however, specific plans have not yet been submitted. 

Want to blog on Patch, too?

Mercer Island Patch is looking for bloggers who’d like to share their local knowledge, personal expertise, political opinions, or hobbies. We want bloggers who can have readers walk away feeling challenged, inspired, happy, sad or further educated on a particular subject. Photo and video blogs are also encouraged!

Keep in mind that this is not a reporting gig. There’s no need to be a published author or someone who needs to be told what to write about. We want you to write about what you want and when you want.

Blogging on Patch is just one more way you can get involved with your community and spark important discussion.

So, start a blog on Mercer Island Patch today! Have questions about blogging? Email Community Editor Jenny Manning at jenny.manning@patch.com.