What was unusual about the occupant of the post of honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, from 1997-2017?
Correct answer: He was a cat
Tommy
Technically he is also the youngest mayor in US history
Max
And probably more honest than most other incumbents.
Player #92723922
Idyllwild CA, Cormorant MN, Eastsound WA all have dog mayors or honorary dog mayors. And there are other places, too.
Apparently, people are looking for more honest officeholders than . . . well . . . people.
Nexus 6
There’s a town in Colorado that has a donkey as its mayor. (Draw your own conclusions.)
Clidge
I wonder what happened to the the dog that carried out the attempted assassination? You can’t please all the people all time, I guess.
Wendy
I just looked him up and he was a handsome ginger cat. 20 years is a nice long life. I love cats! 🐈
Deb
What an awesome recognition! I’m amused by the love of the town’s people!
Alas Ken
It was my pleasure to meet him...he just wanted to go back to sleep, tho.
Mike
That's So Interesting I Had No Idea
Augustus
I had a beer with Stubbs in 2002
Sandra
Alaska is where it is good to have a sense of humor.
option
Player #92723922, 👍
Catrina
I posted a picture of Mayor Stubbs sitting on my lap. My daughter replied that she thought it inappropriate 😻
Queen
Cat Mom, .....great question,🖕
Byrde Alpha Bitch
Clidge, No matter what you say or do, someone, somewhere will be offended.
Kes
They should elect cats here in England. They'd do a better job of running the country, plus, they're furry which is always a bonus.
Claren Reando
Max, no vote but lots of influence
dillonyachtclub
Tommy, I knew his "paw"!
Anup Toms Alex
Really? 😅 Hope it's not a joke.. What else happens in that town I wonder... Cows run grocery stores? Roosters deliver donuts ...?
Cat Mom
Clidge, Wow, Yes, a good question!
Breezy
Nexus 6, as a decades long keeper of these animals, I can only extol their loyalty, bravery, resilience, and yes, they can be stubborn!
Cathy
Max, 😊😻
Jill
yeah that is what I am talking about. hire all the cats
Ruru
I looked him up. A beautiful cat, but he looks like he wouldn't suffer fools.
Rover277
A great idea!! Should be more animals in charge!!! 😂
TestyAlien3443
Since he was honorary, not even feline veto or purrchace power, I wouldn't count him toward Youngest Mayor. Like giving a celebrity the "keys to the city", there aren't any required duties.
Lee
Nexus 6, is that Asspen, Colorado?
Kane
UP THE BLUES, Actually there is a dog somewhere who's a city mayor. I don't remember where, but do look it up.
UP THE BLUES
Tommy, and the only four legged one as well.