"If I were Mayor, I would" essay contest

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If I were Mayor, I would... ?
 
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
wants to hear your ideas!
 
Our statewide essay contest for sixth-graders - "If I were Mayor, I would..." - lets you tell others what you would do as the leader of your community to make your city or town the best place to live.

Two winning essays will be selected for each of the four Mayors Roundtable Regions (Northern, Northern Central, South Central, and Southern regions). In addition, one essay will be selected from among all entries as the Grand Prize Winner. Each regional winner will receive a $250 savings bond; the Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 savings bond.

The nine winning students along with the parents/guardian and a teacher will be recognized at their respective mayors roundtable meeting held in July. Dates and locations will be determined at a later time.

The school of the Grand Prize Winner will receive $100 to be applied as the school's principal designates.

The essay contest is open to all Indiana students currently enrolled in the sixth grade or being home educated at the sixth-grade level for the 2009-2010 school year.
 
Essay Prompt

Imagine:

You are thinking about running for mayor. You are wondering what it would take to run your community and provide the public services your citizens expect.

You begin to think: What kinds of decisions would I make? How would I plan for my city or town's future? If I were mayor, what would I do?

 
Contest Rules
  • Each essay must include a completed Official Entry Form (photocopies accepted), including signature of a teacher/adult verifying that the writing is the work of the student. Essays with incomplete entry forms will be disqualified.
  • Essay must address the subject and must begin with "If I were Mayor, I would"
  • Essays may not exceed 250 words.
  • Only one essay may be submitted per student.
  • Essays will be judged on creativity, clarity, sincerity of thought, and proper use of grammar.
  • Essays must be received by IACT no later than April 16, 2010. Winners will be notified in May 2010.
Downloads
 
Download the Official Entry Form (or get one from your teacher or city or town hall).
Lesson Plans - Educators can download these to teach students about government, prior to them entering the essay contest.
 

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Tue March 30, 2010 at 11:40

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