Mayor for a Day

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Do you want to be the Mayor for a day?
 
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is accepting submissions for the 2023 Mayor for a Day contest. Students are asked to submit a letter, video or any other creative piece that answers these questions: 

  • Why would you like to be the Mayor for a day?
  • If you were the Mayor, what would you do?
  • What are the things you like most about Sault Ste. Marie?

What does the winner receive?

  • A pizza party for their class
  • A tour of City Hall
  • A picture with the Mayor in his office
  • An opportunity to attend and open a City Council meeting

Contest Rules and Information

  • The deadline for submissions is June 2 and the winner will be announced on June 6. The winner will open the City Council meeting on June 19.
  • The contest is open to Grade 5 and Grade 6 students only.
  • Participants must submit a fully completed entry form which includes their first and last name, age, school, grade, contact phone number, name of parent/guardian and signature of parent/guardian.
  • Participants may submit only one idea per response.
  • If you are the successful candidate, the principal of your school will be contacted and they will contact you directly
  • Please note that if you are not the successful candidate, your application and idea was greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing your next submission in the future.

How to enter

Submit a letter, video or any other creative piece to answer these questions:
  1. Why would you like to be the Mayor for a day?
  2. If you were the Mayor, what would you do?
  3. What are the things you like best about Sault Ste. Marie?
Entries may be emailed to mayorsoffice@cityssm.on.ca or mailed/delivered in person to the Civic Centre front reception at 99 Foster Drive. 

Questions can be directed to Jordan Allard at 705-759-5427 or j.allard@cityssm.on.ca

Entry Form

Contact Us

Phone
705-759-5344

Email
mayor.shoemaker@cityssm.on.ca
mayorsoffice@cityssm.on.ca

Fax
705-541-7171

TTY
1-877-688-5528

Location
Civic Centre - Level 4

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