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St. Helens mayor invites students to enter 'If I Were Mayor' contest
Summary
Mayor Jennifer Massey recorded a message encouraging St. Helens students in grades 4–12 to submit essays, videos or posters to the Oregon Mayors Association 'If I Were Mayor' contest; prizes and a state-level advancement were mentioned but a deadline was not specified.
Mayor Jennifer Massey recorded a brief message inviting St. Helens students in grades 4–12 to enter the Oregon Mayors Association’s 'If I Were Mayor' contest, saying submissions may be essays, videos or posters and that winners can advance to the state level.
Massey said the contest is “your chance to dream big, share ideas, and make a difference,” and urged students to consider improvements for parks, public safety and community programs. “Imagine you're in my seat. What would you do to improve our city? What would you do to make St. Helens a better place for everyone?” she asked.
The message named submission formats (essay, video or poster) and noted that winners will be recognized and “can even advance to the state level.” Massey told students to “talk to your teachers, get creative,” and referenced prizes; the recording did not specify a deadline or prize amounts.
The announcement was addressed directly to students as a short outreach message. For official contest rules, deadlines and prize details, the Oregon Mayors Association is the contest host and would have the controlling information; these specifics were not provided in Massey’s recorded remarks.
“I can't wait to see your ideas,” Massey said, closing the message and encouraging students to participate.
