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Essay Contest for high school students age 15-18

Penny Luebs, Community Contributor

This contest (essay) is designed to give students ages 15-18 an opportunity to use your knowlege & gain experience to voice your views on what you value in our community and how it can be improved.  The essay topic is "If you were an elected official (mayor/councilmember) how would you improve the quality of life in your community?"  The deadline for submission is Oct 19; Essays must not exceed 500 words, an official entry form must be filled out & submitted with essay.  The winner will receive an expense paid trip to the National League of Cities conference in Boston Mass. Nov 27-Dec 1, 2012.  You will have the opportunity to participate in youth delegate workshops & network with public officials from around the country.  The scholarship is funded by the Michigan Municiapl League.  Email dmedley@mml.org or visit http://www.mmlfoundation.org or call Penny Luebs at 248 259 6208 with questions.

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