Scarlett proves an incredible contender for Junior Lord Mayor

OCEAN Grove’s Scarlett Sadler shared her plans for the future and her generation when she competed for the 2019 title of Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne last week.
The Our Lady Star of the Sea pupil joined five young students from across Victoria when she fronted a panel at Melbourne Town Hall, which included the City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp herself.
Supported by 13cabs, the Junior Lord Mayor competition saw hundreds of applicants aged between 10-13 years old apply through their schools.
A carefully selected six were then chosen to compete for the respected position.
The six finalists presented to a panel that included Ms Capp, 3AW Presenter Denis Walter, Melbourne Day Committee Chairman Campbell Walker, Channel 9’s Allan Raskall, Claud Lombard Melbourne Day Committee and 13cabs’ Head of Client Services, Simon Purssey.
Each finalist answered a selection of bespoke Melbourne Day questions, after which the overall winner was decided and crowned the Junior Lord Mayor for 2019.
The winner was Sophie Peters from Montmorency South Primary School.
Panel Judge Mr Purssey said with Scarlett at the helm of the coastline, we had nothing to fear.
“She shared her dedication and love for food, Melbourne’s multi-cultural makeup, and sport… she really covered all bases!” he said.
“She spoke of the ballet, and how she wants more solar lights brightening up bike paths.
“I look forward to watching Scarlett become her own icon of Melbourne, much like our cabs!
“I commend her for being an incredible competitor in the 13cabs Junior Lord Mayor Challenge!
“It was not an easy ask, she did brilliantly.”
Junior Lord Mayor for 2019, Sophie Peters will wear official mayoral robes and join the Lord Mayor to raise the city of Melbourne’s flag at Enterprize Park on Melbourne Day – Friday August 30, 2019.
Melbourne Day celebrates the history, culture and identity of Melbourne and marks the first day of European Settlement in 1835.
13cabs is the key supporter of Melbourne Day for the fifth year in a row.