A required subject taught in all Florida public middle schools, civics education is vital to encouraging meaningful public participation. This contest is offered to all seventh-grade students in Florida public schools.
Essays must begin with the statement, “If I were elected Mayor,…”
and must not be more than 250 words long and fit on one page. Students must describe how they would make a
difference as mayor to make their city the best place to live.
To enter send your completed essay and entry form to the Florida
League of Mayors, Post Office Box 1757, Tallahassee, Florida 32302. Entries
must be postmarked by January 15, 2016. The winners will be chosen by a
committee of the Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors.
Prizes are as follows:
- The 1st place winner will receive a $100 gift card and a chance to be “mayor” for a day.
- The 2nd place winner will receive a $50 gift card.
- The 3rd place winner will receive a $25 gift card.
First, second and third place winners also will receive a joint
resolution from the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities
to be presented by their mayor at a hometown city commission meeting.
Every student who participates will receive a
participation certificate.
For more information please contact Jenny Anderson, Administrative
Coordinator/Florida League of Mayors Relations Florida League of Cities at (800)342-8112. To obtain a printable copy of the Essay
Contest Information and an Official Essay Entry Form click below.
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