We’re inviting all Kansas 7th graders to join our essay contest, “If I were mayor, I would...” to tell others what they would do as mayor to make their cities the best place to live.

Promoting good city government is important to the League of Kansas Municipalities, and this essay contest provides students the opportunity to reflect on the role of the key elected official in their own city.

Our future mayors of our cities are in classrooms today. The education they receive helps them to become good citizens—and good mayors.

A winning essay will be selected in each of six geographic regions of the state. Winners will receive a $250 savings bond. One grand prize winner will be selected to represent the entire state. The winners, along with their parents and teachers, will be recognized at a special ceremony at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, early 2009.

Contest Rules

• The contest is open to all Kansas students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2008-
2009 school year.
• Each entry must contain the student’s name, home address, telephone number,
school, and teacher’s name.
• Essays may not exceed 250 words.
• 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 received at the LKM office by November 14, 2008. Winners will be
notified by the end of December 2008.
• Essays will not be returned and will become the property of LKM.
• LKM retains the right to publish essays along with the names and likenesses of
each student.

For a printable page with the entry form only, click here

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