Mayor for the Day Contest Open for Applications

Initiative to educate young people on the importance of civic engagement

Cobourg, ON (September 8, 2025) – Town of Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pleased to invite Cobourg youth in Grades 7-10 to apply for the “Mayor for the Day” contest, with applications being accepted from September 8 to October 17, 2025.

The contest is returning as a part of a “Local Government Week” initiative and is an opportunity for young people to submit an idea to the Municipal Council on how to make our community a better place to live.

Students who are attending grades 7 through 10 and reside in the Town of Cobourg are encouraged to apply. All entries will be submitted to Mayor Lucas Cleveland who will select the winner. Applicants can choose to submit written responses or a video.

The winner of the ‘Mayor of the Day’ will:

• Get a tour of Municipal facilities
• Spend time with the Mayor and attend official meetings on October 29, 2025
• Officially open the Regular Council or Special Council meeting on October 29, 2025
• He/she will be recognized with a temporary, ceremonial street name placed on Second Street for a period of one week
• Arrange a class visit for the Mayor to be accompanied with lunch to answer questions on Municipal Government.

Application forms are available online at Cobourg.ca/MayorForTheDay or can be picked up at Victoria Hall from the Customer Service desk. For questions or to submit a video, email htodd@cobourg.ca.

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