Mayor Jaworsky launches Council for the Day contest (1)

(Waterloo, Ont. – Jan. 30, 2019) The 2019 Council for the Day contest is now open to all Grade 5 students in Waterloo. 

The question is simple: What’s your one idea to make Waterloo an even better place to live? Past winning ideas have included Plant a Tree Day, the creation of a Waterloo science centre, a unique way to dispose of garbage, a campaign to motive girls to pursue a career in mathematics, among others.

Mayor Jaworsky, along with his fellow councillors, will select eight students – one mayor and seven councillors. The students will spend the day with the mayor on Tuesday, April 2. They will first attend his State of the City address, and afterwards, tour city facilities, conduct media interviews and discuss their winning ideas for Waterloo. The group will travel in VIP style, with limo transportation courtesy of Brentwood Livery. 

And the fame might last longer than just the one day. Last year, Alyssa Panda was chosen as mayor for her idea – bringing more art to the community. The idea, and the event, became official on June 17 when the community celebrated Chalk on your Driveway Day. 

The Grade 5 curriculum is the first time students learn about local government, which makes this a suitable contest for that age group. Students can write a letter, create a video, paint a poster, anything that explains their one idea for making life better in Waterloo. The contest deadline is March 1, 2019. 

For more information please visit waterloo.ca  

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