2024 “If I Were Mayor, I Would…" Essay Contest Materials Now Available

MML’s annual “If I Were Mayor, I Would…" essay contest is the League's oldest ambassador program. The 24-year-old contest educates fourth graders (and teachers) about municipal government and the role of the mayor.  The 2024 essay contest information has been mailed to all municipalities and is available on MML’s website. Contest information will be mailed to schools in early January.

Please note a new and much earlier essay contest deadline of March 8.

Now is the time to help build awareness around our long-standing program. Here's how:

• Encourage your local 4^th grade teachers to visit the Essay page
• Essays are stronger when students hear from the municipal officials who run their cities and towns. Though students love to hear from the mayor, any municipal official can make a school visit. Ready, set, visit!

Key Dates to Remember

• Early January, schools will receive essay materials in the mail
• Live link to essay submission form available January 12
• March 8 all digital essay submissions due
• March 13 annual essay reading day
• April 26 Essay Ceremony honoring district winners

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Easton at [email protected].