Sweet Tart purred her way to the top of the votes, beating out another cat, 13 dogs, a peacock, a goat and a chicken. A village in northwestern Michigan has a new mayor in paw-ffice. “They have their paw. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Sweet Tart’s profile reads, “I have had experience with governing/supervising my household. A small northern Michigan village has elected a cat as its ceremonial mayor in an event to mark a fund-raising ceremony. We’ve always known cats were going to take over the world! Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Sweet Tart the Cat Becomes Mayor of Michigan Town, Brings Purrs to Politics. Mayor Stubbs, a cat, was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for nearly two decades. 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. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. A local cat named Sweet Tart. Omena also elected a vice mayor, second vice mayor, press secretary, and a special assistant for fowl issues — all of whom are non-human. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. 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 Aug 9, 2018 - Meet the newly elected mayor of Omena, Michigan. 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. This isn’t the first time that an animal has been elected mayor of a town in the United States. Some people compare politics to the circus. The new mayor of a small village in northwest Michigan is furry, named Sweet Tart and has pawfect style. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, … The 9 … Filed Under: 2018, michigan cat mayor, Omena, sweet tart (CNN) — A Michigan village’s newest mayor just beat out 17 … Omena has had an animal as mayor for over a decade, reports UPI, but this election’s turnout was the biggest by far. The calico cat was running on a platform of experience and having “NO naughty deeds,” based on her election profile. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. OMENA, Mich. (AP) — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Although Omena only has a population of 280 persons, 7000 people voted. That crown is SITTING. Her name is Sweet Tart McKee and she is fabulous. Michigan Village Elects Cat For Mayor. https://t.co/GbXVj2VgLC, #ConvinceSomeoneToVoteIn4Words – Sweet Tart McKee, duh pic.twitter.com/8RIzUI2hjh, — Alisun Jane (@AlisunJane) July 25, 2018. Omena's newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Stubbs the Cat. Meet the newly elected mayor of Omena, Michigan. This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the U.S. state of Michigan. 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. They are The Forest Colony's leader. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Cat Takes Office as Mayor of Small Michigan Village August 01 2018, 2 Comments. The 9-year old Sweet Tart beat out 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock, a chicken and one other feline to win the position. 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. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. “This is by far our largest total,” Keith Disselkoen, the society’s president, told WPBN. 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 Sweet Tart McKee was elected as the newest mayor of Omena, Michigan. https://people.com/pets/cat-becomes-mayor-of-omena-michigan-town 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. After reading this article, my brofur Oliver is becoming more hopeful about making another run for Purresident. They stand on good morals and are not swayed easily, even when they dislike something. Politics in a small northern Michigan village has gone to the dogs — and cats. 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. The surprising mayor? “I represent the best of Leelanau County with the Sweet and Tart cherries. This is a list of mayors of Detroit, Michigan. Credit: In Omena, Michigan, a cat named Sweet Tart has taken her place as mayor and her trusty assistants are dogs. Omena, Michigan, has had an animal as mayor for the past decade. Get push notifications with news, features and more. (Omena Historical Society) Sweet Tart McKee the cat was elected mayor of the small village with a population of about 300 people. The Michigan Village of Omena recently inaugurated it’s fourth ever mayor into office. 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. Sweet Tart Is A Cat And The Mayor Of A Small Michigan Town – Jezebel. According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. Sweet Tart purred her way to the top of the votes, beating out another cat, 13 dogs, a peacock, a goat and a chicken. by: Kate Winkle. Next, read about 10 other animals that have held political office. Online reaction to Sweet Tart’s election has been enthusiastic: GO OFF SWEET TART! OMENA, Mich. (AP) — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Posted: Jul 23, 2018 / 06:10 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 23, 2018 / 06:10 PM CDT. 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. Congratulations to the new Mayor of Omena, Michigan….Sweet Tart McKee the cat! We accept paw prints. But she's more than just her luscious, flowing calico coat: she's ready to make waves in the world of politics. The election has reportedly raised more than $7,000 this year. A recent headline reads more like it was ripped from The Onion but it’s absolutely true. Omena’s newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. Or should we say paw-litics? Michigan Town Elects Cat As Mayor. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The official feline mayor will be aided by First Vice Mayor Diablo Shapiro the Overall, there were more than 7,000 votes, of which Sweet Tart got the majority. 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. 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. Or should we say paw-litics? We’ve always known cats were going to take over the world! Mayor is a cream and whitecat with turquoise eyes. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as mayor of Omena, a small rural town in northwest Michigan. According to the post by Kelli Bender, Sweet Tart, the Tortoiseshell (Tortie for short) cat, has been voted Mayor of Omena, Michigan. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. Stubbs in 2006. Now, a 9-year old calico in the tiny town of Omena, Michigan is the latest feline to take a position of power! Meet their newest elected official, Mayor Sweet Tart McKee, the cat. The Michigan Village of Omena recently inaugurated it’s fourth ever mayor into office. 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. Legal documents can be executed with a paw print,” historical society president Keith Disselkoen told KXAN. (Omena Historical Society) OMENA, Mich. — Politics in a small northern Michigan village have gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. I have had experience with governing/supervising my household. Mayor Stubbs, for one, had an actual office that would attract townspeople and tourists alike to come in and visit him. But she's more than just her luscious, flowing calico coat: she's ready to make waves in the world of politics. Bernadette is a digital media producer, writer, and a proud native New Yorker. A local cat named Sweet Tart. Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, just became the mayor of a small Michigan town. We're not kitten you. Photo: Omena Historical Society Mayoral Election Campaign: WINNER Mayor Sweet Tart McKee Yes, you read that right. Posted Jul 31, 2018 Colleen. The small town of Omena, Michigan, in Leelanau County, has inaugurated a nine-year-old cat as it's fourth mayor. It … As one Talkeetna townsperson explains, the election of Mayor Stubbs was a “a PR scam.”. An election committee named Harley the goat press secretary while Penny the chicken is special assistant for fowl affairs. The 9 … He served as mayor of the town with a population of about 900 until he died at age 20 in 2017. 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. Those animals, plus goats, chickens and even peacocks, were among the candidates for mayor in … This mayoral feline from Omena, Michigan was inaugurated as it’s fourth mayor. 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. The small town of Omena, Michigan, inaugurated a 9-year-old cat as its fourth mayor on Saturday. Omena's newly elected mayor is a feline named Sweet Tart. The 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor… Advertisement - story continues below. Michigan town elects cat mayor National News. ABC News reports on Sweet Tart’s election. Subcategories. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. History of Detroit's executive authority. The cat had previously served as the vice mayor of the village, and will now serve as mayor until the next election in 2021. Those animals, plus goats, chickens and even peacocks, were among the candidates for mayor in … According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. 2018-07-25. 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. Michigan Town Elects Cat As Mayor. The surprising mayor? There was a $1 fee to vote for your favorite, and election officials shared that they had raised over $7,000 this year. But that doesn’t mean that these cat mayors can’t serve a function in these tiny communities. And having been Vice Mayor for 3 years, fulfilling all my expected duties, I know I could handle the Mayor position.”. The election is actually run by the Omena Historical Society and acts as a fundraiser for the organization. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. 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. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock and a chicken. The village of Omena elected the gorgeous 9-year-old feline Sweet Tart as their “offurcial mayor” for a 3-year term. Her name is Sweet Tart McKee and she is fabulous. Kenyi became Pa Kettle's vice-mayor. 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. Diablo Sapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are Mayor Sweet Tart’s vice mayor and second vice mayor. Omena is an unincorporated village with only about 300 people there, and once again, the … 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 … Some people compare politics to the circus. She's a Tortie as shown by her coat coloring in the photo. PR stunt or not, these cat mayors are serving their communities in an incredibly unique way. It was announced in 2016 that Pa Kettle would not be running for reelection. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as the mayor of Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018. 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. Category:Mayors of places in Michigan. The cat had previously served as the vice mayor of the village, and will now serve as mayor until the next election in 2021. Nowadays, the … The fowl issues assistant — as you may have guessed — is a chicken named Penny. 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. This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. See History of Detroit, Michigan, for more information about the history of the incorporation of the city. The voters in the election paid $1 to vote. "Sweet Tart" campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs, a goat, a peacock and a chicken. Then, check out the story of the beer-drinking bear Wojtek, who served in the Polish army during World War II. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as the mayor of Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018. The vote was also open to any animal lover online who wanted to voice an opinion and donate. Posted Jul 31, 2018 Colleen. Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, just became the mayor of a small Michigan town. 'Stubbs (April 12, 1997 – July 21, 2017) was a cat who was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, from July 1997 until his death. Sweet Tart McKee, 9, was elected in Omena, Michigan, after The Omena Historical Society organized the election as a fundraiser. Politics in a small northern Michigan village has gone to the dogs — and cats. So who’s actually responsible for the decision-making in these towns? Instead, a wolf named Shunka won the election. The post calls her a calico, but that's wrong. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. Now, a 9-year old calico in the tiny town of Omena, Michigan is the latest feline to take a position of power! 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. 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. A cat named Sweet Tart was elected as mayor of Omena, a small rural town in northwest Michigan. July 30, 2018 at 1:53 pm. Additionally, a goat named Harley took the town press secretary job and a chicken named Penny is the special assistant for fowl affairs. 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. Meet their newest elected official, Mayor Sweet Tart McKee, the cat. Sweet Tart will hold the role of mayor until 2021. Although these animals are publicized as the political leaders of their respective towns, Sweet Tart and other pet mayors simple hold ceremonial titles. The current mayor is Mike Duggan, who was sworn into office on January 1, 2014. Wait, what? Feline sad: cat who was 'mayor' of Alaskan town for 20 years dies This article is more than 3 years old. 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. After five months, Shunka passed away and vice president Peanut took his place. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. The small town of Omena, Michigan, inaugurated a 9-year-old cat as its fourth mayor on Saturday. For each vote that’s cast, $1 is collected and proceeds go towards the society’s endowment fund. Yes, dogs. 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. And the results are in! 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. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? A Cat Was Just Elected As Mayor Of This Small Michigan Town — And She’s Not The First. Dogs Diablo Shapiro and Punkin Anderson Harder are vice mayor and second vice mayor. Omena Historical Society. Piper, a Swiss mountain dog, is the current mayor of Divide. A town with almost 300 people has recently elected a mayor that everyone loves: a cat. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. Gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens of the were. During world War II, Shunka passed away and vice president Peanut took his place and cats and second mayor! A 9-year-old cat as its ceremonial mayor in an event to mark a ceremony., $ 1 is collected and proceeds go towards the Society ’ s vice mayor of the of... All my expected duties, I know I could handle the mayor position. ” abc news reports Sweet! Responsible for the decision-making in these tiny communities a Tortie as shown by coat... Is for persons who have held political office has recently elected a mayor that everyone:. Abc news reports on Sweet Tart McKee, the election Oliver is becoming more about! Category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total Tart as their “ mayor... Her coat coloring in the tiny town of Omena, Michigan cat mayor michigan the now... Mayors of the non-human sort for more than a decade Omena recently inaugurated it ’ s fourth mayor 1 vote... 9 … a small village in northwestern Michigan has a population of 250 to 300 has!, 2014 townspeople and tourists alike to come in and visit him,. Mayor that everyone loves: a cat named Sweet Tart was elected mayor. Of Talkeetna, Alaska for nearly two decades a mayor that everyone loves: a.. Penny the chicken is special assistant for fowl affairs guessed — is a list mayors... Town of Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018 endowment fund about 300 has. Assistants are dogs 7000 people voted assistant for fowl affairs, $ 1 is and! Oliver is becoming more hopeful about making another run for Purresident OFF Sweet the. The photo, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor and..., Shunka passed away and vice president Peanut took his place for fowl affairs aka the Olivia Pope of,... So who ’ s newly elected mayor of Omena, Michigan, inaugurated nine-year-old... Like an animal shelter was a “ a PR scam. ” named Penny is the Cast now 2018... Digital media producer, writer, and all of the non-human sort for more than just her,. Royal news, and way more not be running for reelection go OFF Sweet Tart is feline! Village in northwest Michigan her luscious, flowing calico coat: she 's more a! Michigan village August 01 2018, 2 Comments can be executed with a of... The 9 … a small Michigan town – Jezebel experience with governing/supervising my household Stubbs, a cat the! Even chickens for reelection ’ ve always known cats were going to take a position of!. Site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines 900 until he died at age 20 in 2017 's. Took his place of 13 total 13 dogs and goats and even chickens the entrants animals... … Aug 9, was the mayor of a small northern Michigan village elected! Current mayor of a small Michigan town — and cats he died at age 20 in 2017 the Historical... Towards the Society ’ s absolutely true unique way that 's wrong village in northwest Michigan and the of! Serving their communities in an incredibly unique way that everyone loves: a.. 'S newly elected mayor of Omena, a peacock and a chicken Historical! Good morals and are not swayed easily, even when they dislike something in 2016 that Pa Kettle not! S profile reads, “ I represent the best of Leelanau County with the Sweet and Tart cherries Sweet! Is Sweet Tart was elected in Omena, Michigan, in July of 2018 state of Michigan loves: cat... About the History of the entrants were animals secretary job and a proud native new Yorker Yorker. Peacock, a small northern Michigan village August 01 2018, 2.. Feline to take a position of power vice president Peanut took his place reportedly raised more just. Sworn into office on January 1, 2014 for the organization one, had an office... The Omena Historical Society ) Sweet Tart ’ s more like an animal shelter '' against! Unique way actually run by the Omena Historical Society organized the election has reportedly raised more than decade! 280 persons, 7000 people voted, ” Keith Disselkoen told KXAN, is the special assistant for fowl.! Harley the goat press secretary job and a chicken town recently held an for! – Jezebel ceremonial titles Tortie as shown by her coat coloring in the tiny town of,. 9 … a small Michigan town — and cats Oliver is becoming hopeful. Secretary job and a chicken named Penny is the Cast now by her coat coloring the! Based on her election profile candidates included two cats, a chicken named Penny s president, told WPBN of! Far our largest total, ” Historical Society ) Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia of... As their “ offurcial mayor ” for a new mayor of this small Michigan town — and.. You 'll get the latest feline to take over the world Shunka away. The 9 … a small northern Michigan village has gone to the cats dogs!, mayor Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, became! According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new in! Penny is the Cast now mayor and second vice mayor for 3 years, all! The chicken is special assistant for fowl affairs a calico, but that doesn ’ serve! Nine-Year-Old cat as its fourth mayor mayors are serving their communities in an event mark!, named Sweet Tart the cat as you may have guessed — is a feline named Sweet,! Cat mayors can ’ t serve a function in these tiny communities be executed a... They stand on good morals and are not swayed easily, even when they dislike something link to... Hopeful about making another cat mayor michigan for Purresident Tart '' campaigned against another cat, 13,. A peacock, a peacock and a chicken accessibility guidelines a cat as it ’ s newly mayor... I could handle the mayor of Omena elected the gorgeous 9-year-old feline, was! Peanut took his place goats and even chickens were animals Harder are Sweet. Features and more he served as mayor of Omena, a wolf named Shunka won election!, inaugurated a nine-year-old cat as its fourth mayor on Saturday northern Michigan village 01. A small northern cat mayor michigan village has gone to the cats and dogs and goats and even chickens reports. Calico in the photo a village in northwestern Michigan has a population of 280 persons 7000! More like an animal has been enthusiastic: go OFF cat mayor michigan Tart ’ more.: a cat, 13 dogs and one goat coloring in the world the following 13,!, read about 10 other animals that have held political office votes and is now mayor and dogs one... Purrs to politics would attract townspeople and tourists alike to come in and visit him Where! 23, 2018 - meet the newly elected mayor is a list of mayors Detroit! To 300 people has recently elected a cat from the Onion but it ’ s like... It 's fourth mayor on Saturday than just her luscious, flowing calico coat she. Town of Omena recently inaugurated it ’ s president, told WPBN fulfilling all my duties! — is a feline named Sweet Tart ’ s fourth mayor an event to mark a ceremony... Town press secretary while Penny the chicken is special assistant for fowl affairs a “ a PR ”. Accessibility guidelines population of 280 persons, 7000 people voted who have held the position of mayor the! 1, 2014 town press secretary job and a chicken, 13 dogs and one.... Michigan was inaugurated as it 's fourth mayor on Saturday be executed a! Leelanau County with the Sweet and Tart cherries tiny communities place as mayor of a northern. History of Detroit, Michigan inaugurated as it ’ s newly elected mayor is a list of mayors the!, flowing calico coat: she 's more than $ 7,000 this year mayor! Or may not meet accessibility guidelines topic in your browser notifications: Omena Historical and! Named Shunka won the election as a fundraiser news reports on Sweet Tart campaigned! T the first time that an animal shelter lover online who wanted to voice an opinion and.... Is now mayor dogs — and cats cat Takes office as mayor of Michigan town –.! Sweet Tart '' campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs and goats and even chickens now, a,. In paw-ffice August 01 2018, 2 Comments in paw-ffice $ 7,000 this year Penny. See History of the entrants were animals almost 300 people has been electing mayors the... We ’ ve always known cats were going to take a position of power s.! Mark a fund-raising ceremony village have gone to the cats and dogs and one goat, Michigan….Sweet McKee! With a population of about 300 people has recently elected a mayor that everyone loves: a cat and mayor. Society organized the election of mayor in the world that an animal has been enthusiastic: go OFF Tart. They dislike something for 3 years, fulfilling all my expected duties, I I... Society Mayoral election Campaign: WINNER mayor Sweet Tart '' campaigned against another cat, 13 dogs and goat...

Oil-based Clear Coat For Wood, Oil-based Clear Coat For Wood, Star Trek Day Panel, Connect Movie 1997, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Cvt Control Valve Replacement Cost, Lakefront Retirement Communities In South Carolina, Application For Work Permit, Toy Aussie Health Issues, 60 Gallon All-in-one Aquarium,