Otsego Main Street is hosting “The Mayor of Otsego—Pet Election” a fundraiser for Otsego Main Street and a way to honor Otsego as a pet friendly community.
Ten candidates are in the running. The winner and the council will be announced during the Creative Arts Festival on Sept. 30, when they will be invited to march in the parade.
Voting locations will be set up in different spots downtown, including Mezzo Coffee House, Bob’s True Value Hardware, Harding’s Market and The Otsego Public Library. Each vote is $1. There is no limit to the amount of times a person can vote.
“It is our goal to include the Pet Mayor as much as possible in downtown events such as ribbon cuttings, parades, other Main Street events and the Riverfront Family Fest on Oct. 15, at the Historical Museum where the new Pet Mayor can come down and have a meet and greet with the community,” said Riki Dorothy, chairman of the promotions committee for Otsego Main Street.
“We also have Otsego’s Hometown Christmas on Dec. 2 and the new Pet Mayor will walk in this parade as well.”
So far, Marlee is in the lead. The Siberian Husky’s campaign profile reads, “I love to talk all the time, so no issues will go unresolved. Woof! Woof! As a pack dog, Mayor Marlee will lead as an example for all dogs of the Greater Otsego Area. If I am elected as Mayor, my doggie dreams will come true to officially be the center of attention.”
Visit Mayor of Otsego – Pet Election on Facebook to keep up-to-date on candidate status and candid photo opportunities.
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