




Mayor for the Day Essay Contest
Each year the 4th graders at St. Michael Elementary have the opportunity to enter an essay contest in which the prize is to be Mayor for the Day. Students are asked, "If you were Mayor for a day, what would you do to make your community a better place?" This prompt encourages students to think about local issues and propose solutions that would benefit their city, from a child's perspective.
Key points about the Mayor for the Day essay contest:
- Students should focus on local issues. What problems do they see in their community?
- Students should propose solutions relevant to their town.
- Creative thinking is encouraged. Practical ideas are valued, but students should also express their unique vision for their city.
Saima Vajgrt | 2025 Mayor for the Day
This year's essay contest winner was Saima Vajgrt. Saima attended the Jan. 28, 2025, City Council meeting where she officially took on her role as acting Mayor. She ran the meeting which included introducing agenda items, recognizing staff who provided background information, calling for discussion, motions, and votes. Mayor Keith Wettschreck was at her side guiding the way.
Saima's Mayor for the Day Essay
Dear: Mr. Wettschreck
St. Michael is a great place to live in. It has a lot of great things to look forward to. We have a lot of nice restaurants such as Home Grown and neighborhoods like Royal Meadows that got a new roundabout a few years ago. But maybe you could think about adding a bit more flower space on the top of roundabouts and by the newly built walking trails. And this might sound silly but my dog was wondering if you could think about maybe adding a dog park by the lower rec center because she thinks my backyard is too small for her.
My dad thinks we should also think about adding a sheriff's office by city hall because we only have Wright County Police helping us and all the other cities have their own police department. Another idea is maybe an In and Out Burger even though we already have a lot of good restaurants. But the In and Out Burger might be my favorite. I am pleased to hear that taxes are still the lowest in the state. I think we could improve on one more thing and that would be the bathrooms at the splash pad and other parks in St. Michael that have restrooms.
Remember you only have to add all of this stuff if you really think it's a good idea. I think you have made some great changes in St. Michael and I hope you take all these requests into account but if not no hard feelings are necessary.
Your kind citizen, Saima