Get push notifications with news, features and more. The Michigan village where the mayor has 4 legs (and it's been that way for over a decade) By Jessica Campisi and Justin Lear, CNN Updated 2122 GMT (0522 HKT) July 27, 2018 Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. After reading this article, my brofur Oliver is becoming more hopeful about making another run for Purresident. Bernadette is a digital media producer, writer, and a proud native New Yorker. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock and a chicken. This is a list of mayors of Detroit, Michigan. As one Talkeetna townsperson explains, the election of Mayor Stubbs was a “a PR scam.”. Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, just became the mayor of a small Michigan town. Posted: Jul 23, 2018 / 06:10 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 23, 2018 / 06:10 PM CDT. A local cat named Sweet Tart. Mayor Stubbs, a cat, was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for nearly two decades. The calico cat was running on a platform of experience and having “NO naughty deeds,” based on her election profile. Her name is Sweet Tart McKee and she is fabulous. But she's more than just her luscious, flowing calico coat: she's ready to make waves in the world of politics. The election is actually run by the Omena Historical Society and acts as a fundraiser for the organization. The cat contested against dogs, goats and even chickens, emerging victorious to become the mayor to serve a three-year term with other elected animals. That crown is SITTING. The village of Omena elected the gorgeous 9-year-old feline Sweet Tart as their “offurcial mayor” for a 3-year term. The 9-year old Sweet Tart beat out 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock, a chicken and one other feline to win the position. Politics in a small northern Michigan village has gone to the dogs — and cats. Sweet Tart the Cat Becomes Mayor of Michigan Town, Brings Purrs to Politics. Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. The small town with a population of 250 to 300 people has been electing mayors of the non-human sort for more than a decade. Kenyi became Pa Kettle's vice-mayor. Stubbs in 2006. Locals rationalized that having a cat as mayor would be a boon to tourism, and so they allowed the cat to assume his rightfully won position. “They have their paw. WNDU reported on Monday that the small town (280 residents) of Omena, Michigan inaugurated as its fourth mayor a 9-year-old cat named Sweet Tart on Saturday. Omena is an unincorporated village with only about 300 people there, and once again, the … A recent headline reads more like it was ripped from The Onion but it’s absolutely true. Posted Jul 31, 2018 Colleen. She's a Tortie as shown by her coat coloring in the photo. The small town of Omena, Michigan, inaugurated a 9-year-old cat as its fourth mayor on Saturday. Those animals, plus goats, chickens and even peacocks, were among the candidates for mayor in … A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as mayor of Omena, a small rural town in northwest Michigan. Sweet Tart Is A Cat And The Mayor Of A Small Michigan Town – Jezebel. Cat defeats 13 dogs, a peacock and goat to become mayor of this Michigan town The tiny town of Omena, Michigan just elected a cat named Sweet Tart as its mayor. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. July 30, 2018 at 1:53 pm. These small towns likely wouldn’t even be talked about if it wasn’t for their odd non-human mayoral elections, and very well may attract tourism that wouldn’t exist otherwise. The official feline mayor will be aided by First Vice Mayor Diablo Shapiro the He served as mayor of the town with a population of about 900 until he died at age 20 in 2017. Photo: Omena Historical Society Mayoral Election Campaign: WINNER Mayor Sweet Tart McKee Yes, you read that right. 1 Personality 2 Den 3 Daily Routine 4 Gift Guide 5 Possible Gifts 6 Dialogue 7 Trivia Mayor is a kind and gracious leader who enjoys discussing their colony's history. LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) - The Village of Omena inaugurated its fourth mayor Saturday morning, a 9-year-old cat named Sweet Tart.Omena has had a four-legged mayor … Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. This isn’t the first time that an animal has been elected mayor of a town in the United States. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Posted Jul 31, 2018 Colleen. Subcategories. Some people compare politics to the circus. Additionally, a goat named Harley took the town press secretary job and a chicken named Penny is the special assistant for fowl affairs. Or should we say paw-litics? So who’s actually responsible for the decision-making in these towns? OMENA, Mich. (AP) — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Michigan Town Elects Cat As Mayor. The voters in the election paid $1 to vote. Unique Discovery Of Ancient Handprint Gives A Rare Glimpse Into “Europe’s Lost People", Meet Ida Lewis, History's Most Heroic Lighthouse Keeper, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch, 10 other animals that have held political office, beer-drinking bear Wojtek, who served in the Polish army during World War II. Sweet Tart will hold the role of mayor until 2021. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. The surprising mayor? Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. The 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor… The cat had previously served as the vice mayor of the village, and will now serve as mayor until the next election in 2021. Omena's newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. The current mayor is Mike Duggan, who was sworn into office on January 1, 2014. Cat Takes Office as Mayor of Small Michigan Village August 01 2018, 2 Comments. We’ve always known cats were going to take over the world! A town with almost 300 people has recently elected a mayor that everyone loves: a cat. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Mayor is a cream and whitecat with turquoise eyes. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Sweet Tart McKee was elected as the newest mayor of Omena, Michigan. But that doesn’t mean that these cat mayors can’t serve a function in these tiny communities. See History of Detroit, Michigan, for more information about the history of the incorporation of the city. The vote was also open to any animal lover online who wanted to voice an opinion and donate. Michigan town elects cat mayor National News. An election committee named Harley the goat press secretary while Penny the chicken is special assistant for fowl affairs. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. She will be aided by First Vice Mayor Diablo Shapiro the Dog, Second Vice Mayor Punkin Anderson-Harden the Dog, Press Secretary Harley Jones the Goat, and Special Assistant for Fowl Issues Penny Labriola the Chicken. Omena's newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Talkeetna also sold buttons and other Mayor Stubbs souvenirs, which presumably generated revenue for the town that might have not been possible if it weren’t for their feline mayor. According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as mayor of Omena, a small rural town in northwest Michigan. I have had experience with governing/supervising my household. Filed Under: 2018, michigan cat mayor, Omena, sweet tart (CNN) — A Michigan village’s newest mayor just beat out 17 … Although Omena only has a population of 280 persons, 7000 people voted. WNDU reported on Monday that the small town (280 residents) of Omena, Michigan inaugurated as its fourth mayor a 9-year-old cat named Sweet Tart on Saturday. OMENA, Mich. (AP) — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Overall, there were more than 7,000 votes, of which Sweet Tart got the majority. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. Some people compare politics to the circus. The 9 … Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. And having been Vice Mayor for 3 years, fulfilling all my expected duties, I know I could handle the Mayor position.”. PR stunt or not, these cat mayors are serving their communities in an incredibly unique way. Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, just became the mayor of a small Michigan town. (Omena Historical Society) Sweet Tart McKee the cat was elected mayor of the small village with a population of about 300 people. A local cat named Sweet Tart. And having been Vice Mayor for 3 years, fulfilling all my expected duties, I know I could handle the Mayor position,” Sweet Tart wrote in her profile of why she deserved to be mayor. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. But she's more than just her luscious, flowing calico coat: she's ready to make waves in the world of politics. by: Kate Winkle. Sweet Tart McKee, 9, was elected in Omena, Michigan, after The Omena Historical Society organized the election as a fundraiser. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. For each vote that’s cast, $1 is collected and proceeds go towards the society’s endowment fund. Omena has had an animal as mayor for over a decade, reports UPI, but this election’s turnout was the biggest by far. Wait, what? The Michigan Village of Omena recently inaugurated it’s fourth ever mayor into office. The 9 … In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. They are The Forest Colony's leader. We’ve always known cats were going to take over the world! Meet their newest elected official, Mayor Sweet Tart McKee, the cat. Category:Mayors of places in Michigan. This mayoral feline from Omena, Michigan was inaugurated as it’s fourth mayor. According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. Diablo Sapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are Mayor Sweet Tart’s vice mayor and second vice mayor. https://people.com/pets/cat-becomes-mayor-of-omena-michigan-town This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the U.S. state of Michigan. Then, check out the story of the beer-drinking bear Wojtek, who served in the Polish army during World War II. This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. The cat contested against dogs, goats and even chickens, emerging victorious to become the mayor to serve a three-year term with other elected animals. The small town of Omena, Michigan, in Leelanau County, has inaugurated a nine-year-old cat as it's fourth mayor. Some people compare politics to the circus. A small northern Michigan village has elected a cat as its ceremonial mayor in an event to mark a fund-raising ceremony. Those animals, plus goats, chickens and even peacocks, were among the candidates for mayor in … “This is by far our largest total,” Keith Disselkoen, the society’s president, told WPBN. The surprising mayor? Congratulations to the new Mayor of Omena, Michigan….Sweet Tart McKee the cat! According to the post by Kelli Bender, Sweet Tart, the Tortoiseshell (Tortie for short) cat, has been voted Mayor of Omena, Michigan. Michigan Village Elects Cat For Mayor. In Omena, Michigan, a cat named Sweet Tart has taken her place as mayor and her trusty assistants are dogs. 2018-07-25. The Omena Historical Society’s website lists all of the candidates up for election, along with their previous political backgrounds and why they should be elected in their respective races. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Sweet Tart the Cat Becomes Mayor of Michigan Town, Brings Purrs to Politics. Now, a 9-year old calico in the tiny town of Omena, Michigan is the latest feline to take a position of power! A village in northwestern Michigan has a new mayor in paw-ffice. A Cat Was Just Elected As Mayor Of This Small Michigan Town — And She’s Not The First. There was a $1 fee to vote for your favorite, and election officials shared that they had raised over $7,000 this year. The small town of Omena, Michigan, inaugurated a 9-year-old cat as its fourth mayor on Saturday. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. Online reaction to Sweet Tart’s election has been enthusiastic: GO OFF SWEET TART! Piper, a Swiss mountain dog, is the current mayor of Divide. Her name is Sweet Tart McKee and she is fabulous. The Michigan Village of Omena recently inaugurated it’s fourth ever mayor into office. Advertisement - story continues below. Now, a 9-year old calico in the tiny town of Omena, Michigan is the latest feline to take a position of power! As for those who question an animal’s ability to run a small Michigan town, to them, the people of Omena say, don’t worry about it. The new mayor of a small village in northwest Michigan is furry, named Sweet Tart and has pawfect style. Sweet Tart’s profile reads, “I have had experience with governing/supervising my household. Nowadays, the … There were 13 dogs, a peacock, another cat, and a goat were also on the ballot, but Sweet Tart was the ultimate winner in the mayoral race. The Michigan village where the mayor has 4 legs (and it's been that way for over a decade) By Jessica Campisi and Justin Lear, CNN Updated 2122 GMT (0522 HKT) July 27, 2018 And the results are in! Omena Historical Society. Michigan Town Elects Cat As Mayor. History of Detroit's executive authority. Politics in a small northern Michigan village has gone to the dogs — and cats. They stand on good morals and are not swayed easily, even when they dislike something. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. It was announced in 2016 that Pa Kettle would not be running for reelection. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock and a chicken. Credit: And it seems the people agreed: Omena residents paid $1 to take part in the special election, with all proceeds going to the Omena Historical Society. Omena, Michigan, has had an animal as mayor for the past decade. The cat had previously served as the vice mayor of the village, and will now serve as mayor until the next election in 2021. The post calls her a calico, but that's wrong. Or should we say paw-litics? The small town with a population of 250 to 300 people has been electing mayors of the non-human sort for more than a decade. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. Omena also elected a vice mayor, second vice mayor, press secretary, and a special assistant for fowl issues — all of whom are non-human. According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. It was Sweet Tart, a 9-year-old feline, who scooped up the most votes and is now mayor. Sweet Tart purred her way to the top of the votes, beating out another cat, 13 dogs, a peacock, a goat and a chicken. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Meet their newest elected official, Mayor Sweet Tart McKee, the cat. Stubbs the Cat. Next, read about 10 other animals that have held political office. Instead, a wolf named Shunka won the election. https://t.co/GbXVj2VgLC, #ConvinceSomeoneToVoteIn4Words – Sweet Tart McKee, duh pic.twitter.com/8RIzUI2hjh, — Alisun Jane (@AlisunJane) July 25, 2018. Although these animals are publicized as the political leaders of their respective towns, Sweet Tart and other pet mayors simple hold ceremonial titles. The fowl issues assistant — as you may have guessed — is a chicken named Penny. One plausible explanation is that because the majority of these towns are small, a larger government body (the county mayor, for one) is what is actually managing these areas. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, … It … Sweet Tart purred her way to the top of the votes, beating out another cat, 13 dogs, a peacock, a goat and a chicken. (Omena Historical Society) OMENA, Mich. — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. After five months, Shunka passed away and vice president Peanut took his place. Feline sad: cat who was 'mayor' of Alaskan town for 20 years dies This article is more than 3 years old. Legal documents can be executed with a paw print,” historical society president Keith Disselkoen told KXAN. We accept paw prints. Aug 9, 2018 - Meet the newly elected mayor of Omena, Michigan. “I represent the best of Leelanau County with the Sweet and Tart cherries. A small northern Michigan village has elected a cat as its ceremonial mayor in an event to mark a fund-raising ceremony. We're not kitten you. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as the mayor of Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018. 'Stubbs (April 12, 1997 – July 21, 2017) was a cat who was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, from July 1997 until his death. There were 13 dogs, a peacock, another cat, and a goat were also on the ballot, but Sweet Tart was the ultimate winner in the mayoral race. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as the mayor of Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018. ABC News reports on Sweet Tart’s election. Mayor Stubbs, for one, had an actual office that would attract townspeople and tourists alike to come in and visit him. Yes, dogs. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. The election has reportedly raised more than $7,000 this year. 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