Dear old Stubbs just celebrated his 15th year as mayor recently, and he wants you to know he’s standing on the shoulders of giants. He has many fellow mayor animals to thank for his incredibly high approval ratings, but he can’t stay long because he’s due for his afternoon catnip-laced drink.
[EDIT: Thank you guest]
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No. 1 | Stubbs
This cat has been mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska since 1997. His use of social media is unprecedentedly successful among animal politicians.
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No. 2 | Clay Henry
He is famous for drinking beer, being a goat, and being the mayor of Lajitas, Texas since 1986. The post seems to be hereditary, and has passed from Clay Henry to Clay Henry Jr. and is now held by Clay Henry III. In 2002, Clay Henry III was attacked and castrated by a local over beer sales laws.
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No. 3 | Junior Cochran
This affable dog was mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky from 2004 to 2008. His death was much mourned.
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No. 4 | Lucy Lou
This border collie succeeded Junior as mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky since 2008, beating a spaniel, a cat, and a miniature donkey in elections.
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No. 5 | Boston Curtis
The brown mule was entered for the Republican precinct seat in Milton, Washington and won 52-0.
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No. 6 | Bosco
This black labrador-rottweiler was mayor of Sunol, California from 1981 to 1990. He was so well-loved, he got a statue and a beer tap. Pictured is the statue of Bosco with adoring fan, Grendel.
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No. 7 | Billy Gumboot
This shy goat was President of Whangamomona, New Zealand from 1999 to 2001. This was the best picture I could find of him, thanks to the skills of Eric Hart.
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No. 8 | Tai
This poodle succeeded Billy Gumboot as President of Whangamomona from 2003 to 2004. There was an assassination attempt on Tai which prompted his retirement from politics.
