There's still time to enter the Mayor for a Day contest
Thursday, May 19, 2016
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is launching its first 'Mayor for a Day' contest to encourage Grade 5 and 6 elementary students to get involved in their local government. This contest provides the opportunity for youth to submit an idea to City Council on how to make Sault Ste. Marie a better place to live.
"I'm excited to be participating in this contest and I'm looking forward to spending time with our young Mayor for a Day and their class this June. I'd like to thank Sault North Rotary for partnering with us on this fun initiative," remarked Mayor Christian Provenzano.
The winner will take a photo with the Mayor, tour the Civic Centre and officially open a Council meeting - and of course, host a class pizza party.
The 'Mayor for a Day' initiative is open to students in grades 5 and 6. To enter the contest students must submit an essay, letter, poem, picture, song, video or any other creative piece to answer these questions:
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Why would you like to be the Mayor for a day?
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If you were the Mayor, what would you do?
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How did you come up with your idea?
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What are the things you like best about Sault Ste. Marie?
For contest information and an entry form, go online to
saultstemarie.ca/mayorforaday. Entry forms are also available at the Mayor's office - Civic Centre - 99 Foster Drive.
The deadline for submissions is May 27: the winner will be announced June 3.
For more information, call 705-759-5344 or email
mayor.student@cityssm.on.ca.