Is it legally possible for an animal to become the mayor of a town?

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Question: Is it legally possible for an animal to become the mayor of a town?

I’ve heard of this happening, but I think it’s just for a publicity joke and purely symbolic.

The answer in the following:

Answer by Vegan
It happens all the time.

Human= homo sapien

Homo sapien= species of animal

Answer by mamasquirrel
If there is nothing in the town’s charter, then I guess there’s nothing against it.

But frankly, the animal might actually do a better job. ;)

Answer by Brand New Brooklynite
In Animal Farm, it was true.

Answer by fredrick z
Many already are.

Answer by Scott K
No. They can be elected, but they can’t serve because they lack capacity and are unable to take the oath.

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3 Comments

  1. acid tongue says:

    only if he is a real dog.

  2. let's get busy says:

    There’s a Mayor in a large city who is a real horse’s (rhymes with flask.)
    While I will not name names, his city has seen over 400 murders in one year, last year to be exact.

  3. FRAGINAL-NOYPI AKO says:

    An animal or a person like an animal must not become a Mayor because he cannot be an effective leader.

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