Please Welcome John Arbeeny, Our Newest Blogger

During the last week, Renton Patch has welcomed John Arbeeny, former Lakewood council member and Deputy Mayor, as our newest blogger.

In his first blog on Patch, Is Lakeview Light and Power gouging its customers with late fees?, Arbeeny details his frustration with Lakeview Light and Power for charging unjust late fees.

After contacting the power company, he discovered, "Lakeview Light and Power sits on its mail for at least a day or more and does not credit payment on the day received but rather on the day they get around to opening it up and recording it."

At least one other Patch reader could relate.

"These folks do anything they want and make up the rules as they go," Bob Roberts wrote in the comment section.

Want to blog on Patch, too?

Lakewood-JBLM 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 Lakewood-JBLM Patch today! Have questions about blogging? Email Community Editor Jenny Manning at jenny.manning@patch.com.