Young leaders encouraged to step into the Mayor’s shoes with new Mayor for a Day program

Imagine your child stepping into the Mayor’s shoes for an entire day! Grade 5 students in Kingston are encouraged to apply for the City’s first annual Mayor for a Day program this spring.
 

Mayor for a Day is a unique and exciting opportunity for local youth from around the city to learn about municipal politics and civic issues. One Grade 5 student will be invited to spend a day with Mayor Bryan Paterson to learn more about how local government works in Kingston. The winning student can expect to take a tour of City Hall, attend a meeting and an event, take the Mayor’s seat in Council Chambers and enjoy lunch – all with Mayor Paterson. The day’s schedule will be designed around the student’s interests related to local government.
 

“I’m very excited to be launching this new program for youth in our community,” says Mayor Bryan Paterson. “Young minds bring incredible curiosity to how and why we do our work as elected officials. I’m looking forward to showing them the important work we do with City staff, community groups, committees and community members to make Kingston an even greater city.”
 

How to apply

Visit Get Involved Kingston to learn more and apply by Wednesday, June 5 at 4 p.m. In the short application form, interested students are asked to answer the following questions in a video or written responses.
 

• Why do you want to be Mayor for a day?
• What would be your first action as Mayor?
• What would you like to learn about the City of Kingston?
• Where would you like to visit during Mayor for a Day?
• What is your favourite thing about living in Kingston?

Students may also hand write their application and submit it at City Hall front desk, Kingston East Community Centre, Rideau Heights Community Centre, Artillery Park Aquatic Centre or INVISTA Centre.