Mayor Newton to Visit Rockville Fourth-Graders
Rockville fourth-graders once again have a chance at serving as the city’s Mayor for a Day this spring by taking part in the statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.
The theme of this year’s contest, organized by the Maryland Municipal League and the Maryland Mayors Association, is “Together We Can.” Students are asked to write an essay, no longer than 275 words, that would describe how, if they were mayor, they would get the community and fellow officials to work better together.
One winning essay will be selected from each of MML’s 11 regional districts throughout the state. Winners, their parents, and their teachers will receive $100 cash and will be recognized during an awards ceremony in Annapolis, where they will cruise on the Harbor Queen. Essays must be received by mail by Saturday, March 30.
The Mayor and Council consider the contest to be a wonderful exercise in government studies and encourage fourth-graders attending schools in Rockville to take part.
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton welcomes the opportunity to speak with students about the essay contest, municipal government and what it is like to be mayor of Rockville. Teachers or school administrators may email [email protected] to arrange for the mayor to visit their school, though a mayoral visit is not required for students to participate.
In addition to the winners chosen by MML and MMA, the mayor will select a student attending school in Rockville to serve as the city’s Mayor for a Day in May.
Learn more by visiting www.mdmunicipal.org and selecting “Mayor’s Essay Contest” under “Programs and Services,” or call the City Clerk/Director of Council Operations’ office at 240-314-8280.