The Most Charming Official: Residents of a US City Elected a Dog as Mayor## Conversation

Sensation in California: residents of the tiny town of Idyllwild elected... a dog as mayor! And not just any dog, but an incredibly charming golden retriever named Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller III. Yes, you heard right - this furry "official" officially rules the town!

Idyllwild has never had boring local authorities, and in 2012, the townspeople decided to joke by electing their four-legged friend as mayor. The first Maximus was so beloved by everyone that after his departure due to old age, the title began to be passed to his worthy descendants.

Now this tailed mayor has plenty to do: he greets tourists with his signature tail wagging, shows off at town festivals, drops by weddings, and even puts on small shows for locals. Maximus is a real star, and, it seems, the best mayor Idyllwild could wish for!