You Love Your City, So Why Not Be Its Mayor?

You know where the best donuts are. You know the backroads to avoid traffic (maybe). You know where the cheapest gas is, and who might run for mayor next year, and who won the poker game down at the VFW last Sunday.

So why not let other people know about all that stuff?

Do you sometimes feel no one is tooting a horn about your hometown? Wish YOU had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make your town special? If you love your town, become a Patch Mayor and the voice of your local Patch.

As a Patch Mayor, you'll be able to:

• spread the word to your neighbors and fellow residents about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, big games, that great new store or restaurant in town, people worth knowing — and more — through your articles
• guide local conversations as the host of your Patch
• reach your neighbors and fellow residents through daily newsletters and Facebook
• earn the recognition of your Patch community

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, who likes to write, is active on social media and who wants to share the stories of his or her neighborhood or town and guide community conversation. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

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If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood or town, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans.

To express interest, fill out our application form and a Patch editor will be in touch with more information. (If you cannot view the form on this page, click here.)

File photo (of downtown Gig Harbor) by Neal McNamara