Attention 7th grade English and Social Studies teachers: Each fall, to help introduce students to local governments and encourage them to envision how their leadership could impact their community, the Virginia Municipal League (VML) invites all Virginia 7th graders to participate in its “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. The essays describe what the student would do as mayor to make their cities and towns great places to live. Essays must be received at the VML office by Thursday, December 1, 2016.

As part of this effort, Albemarle County local government officials would be happy to engage with students by offering a tour of the County Office Building or participating in other ways. If you’re interested in connecting with an Albemarle County Board of Supervisors member, please contact the Clerk, Claudette Borgersen, at 434-296-5843 ext. 3405.

Prizes! Eight Virginia regional winners are selected. Winners receive a $150 cash prize and a plaque. One statewide winner is selected and receives a $250 cash prize and a plaque. The winners, along with their teachers, are recognized at a special ceremony in Richmond. Learn more about the contest »