Attention aspiring young leaders of Minnesota – the League of Minnesota Cities has brought back its engaging "Mayor for a Day Essay Contest." They are calling on fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to envision themselves at the helm of their city and to share the initiatives they would champion if given the chance to serve as mayor for a day. This contest celebrates the imagination and civic spirit of Minnesota’s youngest citizens and provides a platform for them to voice their unique perspectives on community leadership, according to the City of Brooklyn Park.
For those eager to make their mayorial aspirations heard, the competition encourages participants to write about the one-day tenure they imagine: "What would you do if you were mayor for a day?" as stated by the City of Brooklyn Park. Submissions are to be neatly packaged in essay form, and the lucky winners will not only to get boast about their win but will also pocket a cool $100 prize.
Students with a knack for municipal matters and a flair for writing can submit their essays in a few simple ways – directly via an online form, by snail mail to 145 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, MN 55103, or by email as a PDF attachment to [email protected], the City of Brooklyn Park detailed.
