Rockville fourth graders once again have a chance to meet Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Soul of Maryland.” Students are asked to create a slogan that says what their hometown is all about. Students will write an essay of no more than 275 words that describes the facts, traits or cultural aspects of their hometown that they would promote, as well as what they’d do to attract visitors.
One winning essay will be selected from each of MML’s 11 districts. Winners will receive a cash prize and a citation from the governor, and will be honored, along with their parents and teacher, during an awards ceremony in May.
The entry deadline is midnight Thursday, March 31. For more information, including contest rules and forms for submitting entries online, visit www.mdmunicipal.org/2022essay.
The Mayor and Council consider the contest to be a wonderful exercise in government studies and encourage fourth graders attending schools in Rockville to participate.
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton welcomes the opportunity to speak with students virtually about the essay contest, municipal government and what it’s like to be Rockville’s mayor. Teachers or school administrators may email [email protected] to arrange a virtual visit by the mayor, though a mayoral visit is not required for students to participate in the contest.