2021 Mooresville 'Dog Mayor' Contest: How To Enter

Mooresville NC

14 May, 2021

10:22 AM

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MOORESVILLE, NC — Mooresville will soon have a new mayor — one who will need an occasional walk and probably appreciate a good scratch behind the ear and a treat or two. In celebration of the town's new Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park that opens June 5, the Mooresville Youth Council is sponsoring a "Dog Mayor" contest. The new dog park is located at 247 Cornelius Road in Mooresville, and honors the memory of Mooresville Police Department K-9 officer Jordan Sheldon, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in May 2019. SEE ALSO: Dog Park Honoring MPD Officer Sheldon To Soon Open: Details "The Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park will provide a well-deserved and lasting legacy for Officer Sheldon," Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins said in a statement. "I believe the Mooresville Youth Council's 'Dog Mayor' contest is an exciting way to get our residents geared up for the grand opening and ready to not only celebrate Officer Sheldon's life and service to our Town, but also to enjoy our newest place to make wonderful memories with their families and pets." The 2021 Mooresville "Dog Mayor" contest will be conducted on the Mooresville Youth Council's Instagram account. How To Enter Contestants can enter for their dog's chance to win by completing three steps, contest organizers said. Potential participants should first visit Instagram and follow @themooresvilleyouthcouncil Share the Youth Council's "2021 Dog Mayor Contest is Open" post, tagging the Council. Send a direct message to the Youth Council with a picture of your dog. The dog with the most Instagram "likes" wins. The Dog Mayor contest will be open until May 31. The winner will be announced at noon on June 5, during the grand opening celebration at Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park. SEE ALSO: North Carolina Gas Shortage: Where To Find Gas In MooresvilleFeedNC Launches Summer Culinary Job Training Program: DetailsBJ's Wholesale Club Hiring 139 In NC, To Offer $500 Sign-On Bonus