A Grade 5 student from Roch Carrier French Immersion Public School is now considering a political future after becoming Woodstock's Junior Mayor of the Day.
WOODSTOCK - A local Grade 5 student not only got to take the day off school today, but she also got to spend it with Mayor Trevor Birtch as Junior Mayor of the day.
Taylor Lees won the opportunity through a silent auction, at a fundraiser for an outdoor classroom at Roch Carrier French Immersion Public School.
She says her favourite part of the day was when Mayor Birtch picked her up from school.
"So we went to school at like 9:10am and my friends were all surprised because they didn't know about it."
The two spent the day touring the city; stopping by multiple locations including City Hall, the Woodstock Fire Department, the Woodstock Police Station and South Gate Centre.
Mayor Birtch enjoyed passing the torch on to Lees for the day.
"I really enjoy this! It's a great opportunity to inspire the next generation."
Lees says she would love to become a Mayor someday.

Woodstock Council Approves Volunteer Recognition Event
Woodstock Receives OLG Payment
NDCC Nominated for BASF Grant
G1 Driver Charged with Stunt Driving
Ontario Extends GO Train Service to Stratford
UPDATE: Thames River Cleanup Gets Rescheduled
Woodstock Choralaires Present: Thank You For the Music
Hawkins Chapel to Become Historical Site
UPDATE: Rainfall Warning Issued for Oxford
Members Needed for Joint Compliance Audit Committee
Assault Charge Laid in Delhi
Oxford MP Reacts to Liberal Majority
RCMP Dismantles Norwich Drug Lab
Theatre Woodstock Presents: The 39 Steps
BBBS Oxford Launches Online 50/50 Fundraiser
Heavy Rain Expected for Oxford County
Woodstock Continues Project on Future Transit
New Municipal Election Nomination Package Now Available
PM Mark Carney Temporarily Suspends Gas Tax
Ontario Proposed Changes to Ban Uniform Charges
Comments
Add a comment