Vets and Animals Support "Marty for Mayor"!

"Marty for Mayor" appreciates all the support by Vets and Animals everywhere! Please contact the campaign staff of "Marty for Mayor" if you or your organization is interested is displaying a poster or other "Marty for Mayor" campaign items. Please contact the campaign at martyformayor@sundowncountry.com

"Marty for Mayor" Autographed Poster

"Marty for Mayor" and Campaign Staffer
Waiting to Meet with Supporters
(Note Autographed Poster by Plant)

"Marty for Mayor" Found Easier on the Web!

"Marty for Mayor" has recently registered the domain www.martyformayor.com Although "Marty for Mayor" is easily found by conducting an Internet search, now you just have to pop in www.martyformayor.com to come directly to the OFFICIAL website.

Happy New Year for 2007!

Farragut 2006 Year-in-Review Highlights "Marty for Mayor" Campaign

From the Farragut Press 1/4/07 edition:

• Aug. 3: A new “darkhorse” candidate for mayor emerged on Election Day, Thursday, Aug. 3. Signs around Farragut advocated Marty for Mayor, a Farragut golden retriever who “spoke” with farragutpress.

"Marty for Mayor" Supports the 'Rights of Pirates'!

True innovators are known sometimes as "Pirates". Pirates need certain rights to be productive. "Marty for Mayor" supports the 'Rights of Pirates' such as creativity, leadership, trying new things, and of course, the right to party!

"Marty for Mayor" fighting for PIRATES everywhere!

Japan Supports "Marty for Mayor"!

Margaret Johns, a member of the political staff of "Marty for Mayor", conducted some interviewing in Japan and overwhelmingly found that Japan supports "Marty for Mayor"! Below are some of the fans of "Marty for Mayor".

Campaign Supporters of "Marty for Mayor"
(note: various "animal" representation)

Ready to Campaign!
Margaret Johns, a staffer of "Marty for Mayor", and
various Volunteers get ready to canvas for votes
(note: "Marty for Mayor" materials in bags)

Germans Want Their Mayor To Be "Marty for Mayor"

WOW! Nothing like hearing from "across the pond" from so many Germans who also want "Marty for Mayor" to become elected in their towns, villages, and communities. Below are some of the photos of the "Marty for Mayor" signs at various German pubs, beer gardens, and eateries. "Marty for Mayor" really appreciates all the support and interest in her voter awareness campaign.

"Marty for Mayor" Coverage by Maureen Kochan

Ruff the Vote:

Marty the Golden Retriever earns votes in Tennessee mayor's race.

By Maureen Kochan
Aug 31, 2006

http://www.dogchannel.com/news/2006_08x/2006_08-31ent001.aspx

The votes are in and tallied, and Marty the Golden Retriever is looking, well, golden.

The 5-year-old dog, owned by Bill Johns, ran for mayor of Knox County, Tenn., in the Aug. 3 election. According to Greg McKay of the Knox County Election Commission, Marty received some write-in votes, but not enough to upset incumbent Mike Ragsdale.

Marty's goal was to become mayor of her town one day, but this year she simply wanted to motivate everyone to get out and vote, says Johns, who lives in Farragut. Turnout in past Knox County elections had slipped to less than 20 percent, he says.

Marty's pro-dog platform included imposing citywide no-cat zones, free bones for dogs, and opposition to any kind of “ball tax. Marty's supporters vowed to run a clean campaign, going so far as to give the dog a bath during a campaign stop.

"Marty for Mayor" Coverage by Kevin Saylor

Saylor: Webwatch

By KEVIN SAYLOR
August 25, 2006

... A bone in every cupboard

• martyformayory.blogspot.com
• What's on the site: Your next mayor could be a dog
  
• Bottom line: Politics is for the dogs

  Politics isn't for everyone. It's a dirty game where biting the hand that feeds you is almost a given. In fact, you could end up in the doghouse pretty quickly as a politician. Strange that you don't see more dogs running for public office.

  Well, there is at least one canine throwing her leash in the ringworm this election season. Her name is Marty, and she wants to be your mayor. Check out her campaign headquarters at this Web site.

  Marty claims to be a 35-year-old female pooch who calls Knox County her home. And it sounds like she's ready for the job.

  She says in her campaign literature that she is "running for mayor in your community or a community near you, as I am eligible in all communities. Vote for me in the coming election if you think I can do a better job than the mayoral incumbent or candidate(s) in your community. I promise as your next mayor that I will be 'your best friend.'"

  Marty's site will introduce you to her campaign and a flurry of furry media appearances. You'll also find her platform, which includes such promises as no-cat zones, more dog days of summer, increased puppy-obedience training, and a jobs-for-dogs program.

"Marty for Mayor" Fan Club

"Marty for Mayor" appreciates all the support and correspondence. "Marty for Mayor" has heard all the requests for an OFFICIAL "Marty for Mayor" Fan Club and will now plan to develop one soon in the near future.

"Marty for Mayor" thanks her new friends in Romania, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Japan, England, etc. Please keep checking the OFFICIAL "Marty for Mayor" website for future updates.

Feel free to contact "Marty" at martyformayor@sundowncountry.com

"Marty for Mayor" Celebrating a Good Campaign

"Marty for Mayor" Receives Votes!

Reports are coming in throughout area, Tennessee, and the US of "Marty" actually receiving votes in local elections. This is quite interesting for the fact that there must be dissatisfied Americans who want change in their local leadership or wanting to make a statement.

Even Greg McKay of Knox County Election Commission stated that several voters wrote in "Marty" or "Marty for Mayor" in the recent election held on August 3rd. Although there was not opposition to Mayor Mike Ragsdale in the Knox County General Election, some voters apparently wrote in "Marty" and/or "Marty for Mayor".