Location: The small, quirky town of Talkeetna, Alaska — 1997 to 2017. 🌎
Story:
In 1997, the residents of Talkeetna, Alaska , dissatisfied with the human candidates for mayor , decided to write in a local fixture: a laid-back, ginger tabby cat named Stubbs. What began as a protest vote turned into a two-decade-long tradition. Stubbs, who lived in the town's general store, became the town's beloved honorary mayor. His duties mainly consisted of napping in the sun, greeting tourists, and posing for photos.📸
Twist:
Despite holding no official power, Mayor Stubbs brought global attention and a steady stream of visitors to the remote town. He became a symbol of small-town charm and a quiet critique of human politics ; proving that sometimes, all a community really needs is a figurehead with charm, not policy. Stubbs "served" faithfully until his passing in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of purrs, not politics, and a town forever famous for electing a cat. 🐱