Fourth graders are being asked to step into the shoes of their local leaders and explain how they would address community challenges. The Maryland Municipal League (MML) and the Maryland Mayors Association are seeking submissions for its annual “If I were Mayor. . .I Would” essay contest. All submissions must be submitted digitally (submission guidelines) by a teacher and cannot exceed 275 words. The due date is March 7, 2025. If you have any questions, please ask your ELA teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Easton at sharone@mdmunicipal.org.
Writing prompts:
If you were Mayor...
What would you do to make your city/ town/ community better for the future?
How would you make sure that people felt like they were a part of the community?
All submissions must be submitted digitally (submission guidelines) by a teacher and cannot exceed 275 words. The due date is March 7, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Easton at sharone@mdmunicipal.org.