DECISION ’25
Collaring Ceremony: May 10, 2025
Join us as we inaugurate our first slate of elected PAWficials from our first annual Natchez Pet Mayor Election Plus, we’ll be presenting the funds raised for the NACHS, Hoofbeats & Pawprints Rescue and Spay/Neuter Natchez.
Front Steps of City Hall at 9:30am • 124 S. Pearl Street
Questions? Call Elizabeth at 601-660-0688 or email downtown@natchezdna.org.
Natchez Pet Mayor Elect
The Honorable MARY FRANCES
Owned By Dennis & Darby Short
Chief of PAWlice
RONI
Owned By The Graning Family
FUR Chief
DART
Owned By John Grady Burns
PAWlderman Ward 1
CLOVER
Up for adoption at Hoofbeats & Pawprints Rescue
PAWlderman Ward 2
PACHO
Owned By Aiesha Sanders
PAWlderman Ward 3
BEAN
Owned By Lexi Lehrman
PAWlderman Ward 4
HAL
Owned By Guy Tuccio of Southern Carriage Tours
PAWlderman Ward 5
POPPY
Owned By Gail Guido
PAWlderman Ward 6
OREO
Owned By Brittany Mitchell
Director of PAWks & Recreation
MAGGIE MAY
Owned By Bubba & Katie McCabe
Director of PAWblic Works
TISHA
Up for adoption at the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society
Thanks so much to all the Candidates, Sponsors, & Voters!
This fun, engaging, and pawsitively unique community event is a major fundraiser benefiting DNA and aims to support the revitalization of downtown Natchez while promoting small businesses and local animal welfare organizations.
A portion of the voting proceeds will be shared with the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society, Hoofbeats & Pawprints Rescue, and Spay/Neuter Natchez .
The Natchez Pet Mayor Election is open to all cats, dogs, and other pets whose owners live in Natchez or nearby areas.
MARCH 17
thru
MARCH 31
CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
• REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per pet
• REGISTER AT: NatchezPetMayor.com
• CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS KIT: $200 each (optional)
APRIL 1
thru
APRIL 26
CAMPAIGN and VOTING PERIOD
• ONLINE & HEADQUARTERS VOTING: $5 per Vote
• CANDIDATE PROMOTION ACTIVITES
• WEEKLY LEADERBOARD UPDATES
SATURDAY
APRIL 26
2025
MEET THE CANDIDATES
• Join us at Pooch-A-Palooza 2025 – a major NACHS fundraiser with live music, silent auctions, a cornhole tournament, and games for the kiddos! Come by the DNA Natchez Pet Mayor Tent to cast final votes.
– On the Bluff at Smoot’s Grocery, 319 N. Broadway Street, 3:00 – 5:00pm
SATURDAY
MAY 10
2025
COLLARING CEREMONY
• Join us for a special inauguration as we hold a swearing in and COLLARING CEREMONY for 2025’s slate of PAWSifers.
Front Steps of City Hall, 124 S. Pearl Street
Leader of the pack – Title Sponsor
Top Dog Sponsors
Fat Cat Sponsor
Natchez Pet Mayor Duties and Responsibilities
The Natchez Pet Mayor and other elected pet officials will serve as goodwill ambassadors for our community and make occasional public appearances, especially at events promoting small and locally owned businesses.
How It Works
- The Natchez Pet Mayor Election is open to all cats, dogs, and other pets whose owners live in Natchez or nearby areas.
- To register your pet, complete the Registration Form and pay the $25 entry fee online.
- Businesses may partner with local pet owners as a Campaign Headquarters.
- Two Ways To Vote:
- Vote online here from April 1 through April 26, 2025 for $5 per vote.
- Vote at the candidate’s Campaign Headquarters. Voting is unlimited.
Campaign Marketing Kit
$200 Package includes the following:
- Two campaign yard signs with QR code leading to the voting page
- On-location Facebook Live with Natchez DNA featuring the business and candidate
- Social Media tagging in boosted posts
- Red, white, and blue balloons
- Collection jar for cash votes
Ideal Qualities of a Pet Mayor
Our ideal Pet Mayor will…
- Be a respectable and beloved member of the Natchez pet community.
- Represent all pets equally, regardless of breed, species, or known tricks.
- Advocate fiercely for small businesses and community events.
- Be agreeable to having their photo taken and shared by the Downtown Natchez Alliance.
- Have a good temperament (and so should their human spokesperson!)
- Maintain high ethical standards and not succumb to bribery… even in the form of tasty treats!
Natchez Concours D’Elegance 2025: April 10 – 12
Now in it’s third year, this Car Show features Rolls-Royce and Bentley Cars, British and European Cars 20 years or older, Exotic Cars and all CCCA eligible cars.
In Front of the Natchez Grand Hotel
111 Broadway Street, Natchez, MS 39120