Collingwood, ON [2 October, 2024] – So you think you can be Mayor? Local students are invited to apply to be Mayor for a Month! Following the initial successful intake in spring 2024, the opportunity to shadow the Mayor returns for fall.
This goal of this initiative is to connect and engage local youth in grades 7-12 with our local government. The Youth Mayor will get the opportunity to attend a Town of Collingwood Council meeting, tour town facilities, get a behind-the-scenes look at how our Town operates, and provide their opinion on Town programs and services.
“The first Youth Mayor during my term – Grace Johnson – was fantastic and had a great experience as Youth Mayor this past spring! I’m excited to extend this opportunity to more youth in Collingwood this fall and look forward to sharing knowledge about local government with future participants,” says Mayor Yvonne Hamlin.
Benefits of the program include:
- Working with the Mayor & other Town officials
- Connect with the community & local government
- Learn about career opportunities in local government
- Professional photo with the Junior Chain of Office
- Earning volunteer hours
- A $250 honorarium
To apply youth are asked to write a short essay, record a video essay, or even create an artistic rendering as to why they want to be Mayor for the Month.
Submissions are open until October 18, 2024, with the program running from approximately October 28 to November 22, 2024. Submissions may be made directly to the Office of the Mayor using the online submission form or through Collingwood schools.
If you know a student in grades 7-12 please encourage them to participate and help foster the next generation of involved, engaged citizens of Collingwood. Who knows, this may inspire them to pursue a dynamic career in municipal government!
Questions? Contact the Office of the Mayor at officeofthemayor@collingwood.ca.
