6 Dog Mayors From Around the US WHEN POLITICS GOES TO THE DOGS
OR WALKING
Most towns and cities around the country play it safe: They elect humans to hold political office. But a few towns decided to do something a little different. They threw political formality to the wind and elected dogs to office. Here are a few popular pups from around the country.
communities and senior living centers have put together official groups to stride together. Your local mall may already open early to accommodate walkers. So if you’re looking to make friends in an active, fun-loving community, do some research. Chances are there’s a mall- walking club near you!
DUKE . This Great Pyrenees became one of the most popular pups to hold elected office. He first ran for mayor in 2014 in Cormorant Township, Minnesota, and won by a landslide. He’s been in the mayoral race every year since then— and he’s won every time! Today, Duke is still in office, where he never misses a photo-op or a pat on the head. MAXIMUSMIGHTY-DOGMUELLER. This golden retriever was first elected to office in 2012 in Idyllwild, California. His election was part of an initiative put together by an organization called Animal Rescue Friends, or ARF. As part of the election, area residents could nominate their cat or dog for mayor. During the inaugural event, 14 dogs and two cats ran for mayor, with Max leading the pack. Max was elected to a second term in 2013, but soon passed away after a battle with cancer. Thankfully, his successor was quickly appointed: Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller II. BRYNNETH PAWLTRO, LUCY LOU, JUNIOR COCHRAN, AND GOOFY BORNEMAN. These four dogs all hail from Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Back in 1998, the people of Rabbit Hash decided to elect a dog mayor. That year, Goofy Borneman, a mixed breed, became the first in what would become a continuing tradition. He held the office until 2001, when he passed away at age 16. In 2004, Junior Cochran, a black Labrador, took on the role of mayor, but his termwas plagued by scandal after he spent too much time hanging around the town’s general store — and Health and Safety was called. Then, he too died in office in 2008. Later that year, Lucy Lou, a border collie, was elected into office and became the town’s first female mayor. The good news is she saw her term through to the end, but she didn’t run for a second term. Instead, pitbull Brynneth Pawltro, or Brynn as his friends call him, ran and won. Today, you’ll find Brynn roaming Rabbit Hash, staying carefully out of Health and Safety’s way.
LAUREL’S CHARRED CHILI-CHEESE CORN Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine Ingredients
• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil, such as canola or vegetable
• 2 ounces fresh cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/2 red chili (such as Fresno) or jalapeño, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium.
2. Brush corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill until visibly charred, 10–12 minutes. 3. Cut kernels off cob and combine with shallots, chilis, lime juice, cheese, and remaining oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
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