Air quality officials are asking local residents to cast their ballots on a name for the new Spare the Air mascot.The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District held a contest last month asking children 12 years old and younger to submit their mascot name ideas. Of the more than 150 entries, four name suggestions were chosen, a district news release states.
The contest, and the mascot, are meant to help teach children about the importance of reducing air pollution in the Sacramento region, the release states.
Now, it's up to area residents to decide whether the mascot will be a Bob, Dexter, Scooter or Stanley.
Residents have until 11:59 p.m. Friday to cast their vote on the district's Web site.
As of 9 a.m. today, "Dexter" was leading the polls with 43 percent.
The winning finalist, which will be announced in early July, will receive a Nintendo Wii console and Wii Fit package. Runners-up will receive prizes such as a Nintendo DS system, iPod Nano or gift card for music downloads, the release states.
To vote, go to the Spare the Air Web site.
Voters who sign up for free daily Air Alert e-mail notices also can enter to win a four-pack of movie tickets to any Cinemark Theatre by entering the word "mascot" in the promotion code box.
