If I Were Mayor Essay Contest
Promoting good city government is important to the Iowa League of Cities,
and this essay contest provides students the opportunity to reflect on the role of the key elected official in their own city.
About the Contest
What To Do
Students simply need to write an essay about what they would do if they were mayor and send it along with an entry form to the Iowa League of Cities.
Contest Rules
• The contest is open to all Iowa students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2024-2025 school year.
• Each entry must contain the student’s name, home address, telephone number, school and teacher’s name.
• Must name file “LastNameFirstName” when uploading.
• Minimum of 250 words and not to exceed one page.
• Essays must address the subject and begin with “If I were mayor, I would…”
• Only one essay may be submitted per student.
• Essays will be judged based on the following: creativity, clarity, sincerity of thought and proper use of grammar.
• Essays must be submitted to the Iowa League of Cities office by December 13, 2024. Winners will be notified once the judging process is complete.
• Essays will not be returned and will become the property of the Iowa League of Cities.
• The Iowa League of Cities retains the right to publish essays along with the names and likenesses of each student.
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