ST. PAUL — The Mayor for a Day essay contest, hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities, is open for submissions.
To enter, fourth, fifth and sixth graders can answer the question, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.
Students may also receive local recognition for their work.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, Dec. 12. Students and parents/caregivers can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment or the mail.
All contest materials are available online at
lmc.org/mayorforaday
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To help teachers and parents/guardians make the most of the learning opportunity,
a primer on what it’s like to be mayor is available on the League’s website
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The contest is in its 10th year and annually receives hundreds of essays from students across the state.
The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership association dedicated to promoting excellence in local government. The League, governed by a board of directors consisting of elected and appointed city officials, serves its more than 800 member cities through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management and other services.
