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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release Updated June 16, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Joanne Bengtson, Exec. Asst. to the City Manager City of Tigard 503-718-2476 joanne@tigard-or.gov

2011 "If I Were Mayor" Contest Winners

Mayor Craig Dirksen has awarded two local students with a $50 gift certificate for their original work submitted as part of the 2011 "If I Were Mayor�" student contest sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association (OMA).

In the Elementary School Poster category, St. Anthony's elementary student Jenelle Gaerlan won praise for her plan to "organize events to promote local businesses, make sure parks are clean and safe and have more funding for the library and its educational programs and activities."

The award for Middle School Essay goes to Logan Phillips, also from St. Anthony's school. Phillips stated that he will improve upon the city's "lack of sidewalks, bike lanes, the awkward position of turning lanes and large investments such as the installing of sports facilities." No entries were received in the High School Video/PowerPoint presentation category.

The local winner in each category earns a $50 Visa gift card and recognition at the June 14, 2011 televised City Council meeting. The winning entries from Gaerlan and Phillips will represent Tigard in the statewide contest, where three winners will receive laptop computers from the OMA. Statewide winners will be notified (along with their Mayor) in mid-July. The winner will be invited to the OMA Annual Conference in Madras, on Saturday, August 6, to be recognized and receive their prize.

Enter 2011 "If I Were Mayor" Contest
Tigard students from fourth to twelfth grade, including students who are home schooled, are encouraged to enter the 2011 "If I Were Mayor,�" student contest sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association (OMA).

Students must submit their original work with a completed entry form to Joanne Bengtson at Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223 by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Mayor Dirksen and City Council will select one winner in each category: Elementary School Poster, Middle School Essay and High School Video or PowerPoint presentation.

The local winner in each category will be awarded a $50 Visa gift card and recognition at the June 14, 2011 televised City Council meeting. Each winner from Tigard will be entered into the statewide contest, where three winners will receive laptop computers from the Oregon Mayors Association. Statewide winners will be notified (along with their Mayor) in mid-July. The winner will be invited to the OMA Annual Conference in Madras, on Saturday, August 6, to be recognized and receive their prizes.