The fuel of the "If I were Mayor" essay contest is our volunteer readers.  Each year dozens of volunteers help read nearly 3,000 essays, narrowing them down to only 11 winners. The window is now open for individuals interested in joining this year's virtual reading day, scheduled for March 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Reading Volunteer Registration

Thank you to the following individuals who have already joined the reading pool:

• Bonita Anderson, Greenbelt
• Celina Benitez, Mount Rainer, E&O Committee member
• Monica Casanas, Colmar Manor, E&O Committee member
• Una Cooper, Bowie
• James Gaston III, Brentwood, E&O Committee member
• Takisha James, Bladensburg, E&O Committee member
• Pamela Janifer, District Heights
• Amber Korell, Preston
• Shaniya Lashley-Mullen, Greenbelt, E&O Committee member
• Marcus Monroe, Brentwood
• Don Mulrine, Brentwood