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Montville Animal Welfare Initiative Inc

Dog Mayor Nomination

Honorary Cat Sheriff

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name! Thank you for Nominating your Candidate to be the First-ever Pet Mayor/Cat Sheriff for the Montville Animal Welfare Initiative! Please do not forget to upload your <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.montvilleanimalwelfare.org/2026-election-photo-upload" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Pet&#39;s Campaign Photo</a>! <a href="https://www.montvilleanimalwelfare.org/contact-8" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a><span contenteditable="false" data-button-color="{{#681ad4}}" data-custom-link="{{https://www.montvilleanimalwelfare.org/2026-election-photo-upload}}" data-custom-variable="{{custom-link-button-05ad0156-369a-4f4e-afb0-22f1d391d562}}" data-text="{{Upload your Pet's Campaign Photo}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-button" fr-original-style="background-color: #681ad4" style="background-color: rgb(104, 26, 212); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; border-radius: 8px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Upload your Pet&#39;s Campaign Photo&nbsp; Don&#39;t forget to&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dog-mayor-and-honorary-cat-sheriff-campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">VOTE</a>&nbsp;for your Candidate(s)! <span contenteditable="false" data-button-color="{{#681ad4}}" data-custom-link="{{https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dog-mayor-and-honorary-cat-sheriff-campaign}}" data-custom-variable="{{custom-link-button-0583e8fc-5e7f-48fb-89b0-317dd0c49789}}" data-text="{{VOTE HERE!}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-button" fr-original-style="background-color: #681ad4" style="background-color: rgb(104, 26, 212); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; border-radius: 8px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">VOTE HERE!&nbsp; Be sure to visit the Candidates Page on our website from time to time to check out your Pet&#39;s standings! The Montville Animal Welfare Initiative Team

BECOME THE FIRST MAYOR OF MAWI! Dogs and cats residing in the Towns of Bozrah, Colchester, Montville, Salem, and the Mohegan Tribal Property are invited to run for office and represent MAWI! Nominate your pet. Vote for your favorite candidate(s). Support our local animals. KEY DATESSeptember 1 to 18: Nomination PeriodSeptember 21 to October 16: Primaries*October 19: Finalists AnnouncedOctober 24: Meet the CandidatesOctober 19 to November 3: Election PeriodNovember 3: Election Day * Primaries are for the Dog Mayor election only. The top 3 Vote-getters must attend a Meet the Candidates event during this period. Voting for the Honorary Cat Sheriff runs from the posted date through Election Day. Fees:$25 per Dog Mayoral Candidate$15 per Cat Sheriff Candidate$1 per vote THE PERFECT DOG MAYOR CANDIDATE SHOULD:The perfect Dog Mayor Candidate should:<ul><li>Reside in the Town of Bozrah, Colchester, Montville, Salem, or Mohegan Tribal Property</li><li>Have a good temperament (as should their human spokesperson)</li><li>Be an upstanding and respectable pet in the community</li><li>Represents their constituents equally regardless of breed, species, and/or known tricks</li><li>Be agreeable to having their photo taken and released by MAWI</li><li>Be willing to attend special events throughout the year</li><li>Be willing to attend a "Meet the Candidates" Finalists event</li></ul> TIMELINE &amp; DETAILSSeptember 1 - 25: Nomination PeriodTo nominate a Candidate:<ul><li>Create a profile that includes your pet's name, photo, short bio/platform, and campaign slogan</li><li>Review the submission rules below </li><li>Candidate fee for Dog Mayor: $25 per pet</li><li>Candidate fee for Honorary Cat Sheriff: $15 per pet</li><li>Votes may be submitted after candidate profiles are posted </li><li>Voting for the Honorary Cat Sheriff runs from the posted date to Election Day!</li><li>Voting for the Dog Mayor includes the Primaries where the top 3 Candidates determined, a Meet the Candidates event, and the final Election period and day</li><li>Nominations close at midnight</li><li>Please do not forget to upload your pet's photo after submitting your nomination! (<a href="https://www.montvilleanimalwelfare.org/2027-election-photo-upload" target="_blank">https://www.montvilleanimalwelfare.org/2027-election-photo-upload</a>)</li></ul> September 28 - October 16: Primaries (Dog Mayor Candidates only)<ul><li>$1 = 1 Vote</li><li>Continue spreading the word and sharing your campaign with your family and friends - anyone and everyone is welcome to place their vote(s)!</li><li>Feel free to vote for your Candidate(s) multiple times!</li><li>Once the Primaries close, the top 3 Candidates will be selected for the final run-off!</li><li>Primaries close at midnight</li></ul> Montville Parks &amp; Recreation Trick or Trunk Event, Saturday, October 24, 6-8pm (to be confirmed): Meet the Candidates (Dog Mayor Candidates only)<ul><li>The top 3 Mayoral Candidates will be invited to attend a "Meet the Candidates" Finalists event, giving our voters an opportunity to get to know the Candidates!</li><li>Voters will also be welcome to submit their votes at the event</li></ul> October 19 - November 3: Election Period<ul><li>$1 = 1 Vote</li><li>Voters may vote online until Election Day</li><li>Voters may vote for their Candidate(s) multiple times!</li></ul> Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day<ul><li>We'll be at a select polling place(s), giving the residents a final opportunity to vote in-person for their favorite Candidate!</li><li>Voting will close at 8:00 p.m.</li></ul> SUBMISSION DETAILS:<ul><li>Owners and their pet candidate must reside in Bozrah, Colchester, Montville, Salem, or the Mohegan Reservation</li><li>Please do not forget to click on the link to upload your pet's photo in the confirmation email</li><li>Submissions should include your pet's name, a high-resolution photo, short bio/platform, and campaign slogan</li><li>Photos should be in focus with no digital overlays or effects</li><li>Photos should contain only one living pet, with no people</li><li>Due to copyright laws, please do not use professional photos unless you have the written consent of the photographer</li><li>Once entered, photos become the property of MAWI and can be used, edited, or modified to promote the contest, and used for marketing purposes</li><li>MAWI reserves the right to remove any photo, bio, or platform deemed inappropriate or politically divisive</li></ul> MAWI MAYOR RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; PERKS:<ul><li>The Official Title of Dog Mayor of MAWI for one (1) one-year term</li><li>Be invited to participate in all major events</li><li>Featured recognition the MAWI website, social media, and on select promotional materials</li><li>Receive a professional pet photo shoot</li></ul> The Montville Animal Welfare Initiative (MAWI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.All proceeds will go towards supporting our local pets through the Montville Animal Welfare Initiative, K-9 Barrett Memorial Animal Control Facility, our participating towns' pet pantries, and the overall well-being and welfare of our community's animals.

Montville Animal Welfare Initiative Inc

2027 MAWI Election Nominations

Dog Mayor Nomination

$25

Honorary Cat Sheriff

$15