Peterborough-area high school students will have a chance to step into the shoes of Peterborough County’s top elected official with the “Warden for a Day” contest.
In celebration of Local Government Week this week, Warden Bonnie Clark is inviting youth in grades 9 to 12 who are residents of Peterborough County to enter the contest, on now until Friday, November 3rd.
The contest winner will be invited to participate in the Peterborough County council meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd, followed by lunch with Warden Clark at the county courthouse, a tour of county facilities, and some prizes from Peterborough County.
Peterborough County’s “Warden for a Day” initiative aims to raise awareness among young people about civic engagement with local government.
The initiative will also inform high school students about the responsibilities of the Warden, the services provided by Peterborough County for its residents, and the various opportunities for careers and elected office within local government.
Students interested in entering the contest can visit www.ptbocounty.ca/wardenforaday, where they will be asked to upload a creative 60-second video to YouTube answering two questions: what do they love about living in Peterborough County, and what is one thing they would do as Warden.
