- Individuals may submit only one entry answering the following questions:
Written submissions are to be a maximum of 500 words and video submissions are to be no longer than one minute:
- Why would you like to be Mayor for the Day?
- What concerns (list up to a maximum of three) do you have about our community and what changes would you make to address these concerns if you were Mayor?
- Highlight one youth program related to one of the following areas: arts, culture, athletics, non-profit, environmental or civic, that is important to you; and how have you benefited from this program?
One winner will be selected. All entries will be submitted to Mayor Lucas Cleveland who will select the winner.
- 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.
- How to submit your application
- Application forms are available for online completion will be posted here (check back on September 8) or can be picked up and submitted to the customer service desk at Victoria Hall.
- Applicants can submit their entry through the online form, email their response to htodd@cobourg.ca, or drop off completed applications to the customer service desk at Victoria Hall.
- Duration
The Contest will commence Monday, September 8, 2025, and end Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
- To be Declared ‘Mayor for the Day’
To be declared a winner, the selected entrant must confirm that he/she meets the Contest eligibility criteria. The Administrator will attempt to contact the selected contestant by email within five (5) business days immediately following the selection of the entry as a possible winner. The selected entrant is required to complete and sign a Declaration and Release (including the permission and signature of a parent or legal guardian) and return it to the Administrator Heather Todd by email at htodd@cobourg.ca within five (5) business days following notice. The proposed winner shall also email a photo of themselves to the Administrator with knowledge that it will be published on the Town of Cobourg website www.cobourg.ca and used in promotional materials.
- Verification of Entries
The validity of any contest entry is subject to verification by the Administrator. Incomplete entries will be rejected. Any individual who enters or attempts to enter the contest in a manner which is contrary to the Official Rules, or which is otherwise disruptive to the proper operation of the contest or by its nature is unjust to other entrants or potential entrants will be rejected and that entrant will be disqualified.
- Acceptance of Prizes
- The Mayor of the Day will receive a personal gift bag with Cobourg items. He/she will be recognized with a temporary, ceremonial street name placed on Second Street for a period of one week.
- All prizes must be accepted as described in the Official Rules and cannot be transferred to another individual, substituted for another prize or exchanged in whole or in part for cash or credit.
- Termination of Contest
The Municipal Clerk reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Contest, in whole or in part, in the event of any cause of circumstance, including without limitations any virus, computer bug or unauthorized human intervention or any other causes that is beyond the control of the Municipal Clerk that would corrupt or affect the administration, security, or normal course of the contest.
- Name/Image of Winners
By entering the contest, each contestant agrees to abide by the Official Rules and authorizes to broadcast, publish and otherwise his or her name, photograph, image, statements regarding the contest or any prize, place of residence, without any form of remuneration, including without limitation, in print media or on any website or social media operated by or on behalf of the Administrator.
- Personal Information
The personal information gathered from contest in connection with the contest will be kept in a secure and confidential database and will not be rented or sold. Personal information contained in the application is collected under the authority of subsection 226.1 (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used solely for the administration of the contest and will be destroyed following the completion or termination of the administration of the contest.
Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information submitted as part of the contest may be directed to Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Director of Legislative Services at (905) 372-4301 extension 4401, or at clerk@cobourg.ca.
