City of Denton Pet Mayor Contest
Calling all pet parents!
Our 2021-2023 Pet Mayor Elvis has completed his two year term! We are now searching for our next City of Denton Pet Mayor.
Submit your pet and tell us why they should be Denton's next Pet Mayor! Nominate your pet in the City of Denton Pet Mayor contest by submitting a photo and short description of how they represent Denton.
Once you begin your submission(s), you can edit as many times as you like until you click the "Submit Entry" button. Multiple entries from one owner are accepted, however only one entry will be accepted per pet. No entries will be allowed after the entry deadline.
When you are completing your pet description, the following information would be good to include:
- Any unique tricks, traits, or special characteristics;
- Things you and your pet do or places you two visit around Denton; and
- How your pet represents all the animals of Denton.
Contest Guidelines
Eligibility - All community members are eligible to submit entries and vote for other pets by liking or "hearting" their submission(s). Entries and votes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Submitting an Entry: To participate in the 2023 City of Denton Pet Mayor Contest, you must register on Discuss Denton. Follow these simple steps to submit an entry for your pet!
- Register to participate on Discuss Denton (Click the "Register" icon in the right column)
- Click "Submit an Idea" on the City of Denton Pet Mayor Contest page
- Add Pet Name in the "Add An Idea"
- Describe why your pet deserves to be elected Pet Mayor
- Add Pet Photo
- Review
- Submit (You will not be able to make changes after you submit your entry)
Voting - To vote for a pet, click the submission and hit the heart button in the bottom left corner to like the photo. You are welcome to leave a comment as well. (Note: Only likes will count towards the number of votes for each entry).
Judging Process/Criteria - Staff from the City of Denton will review all submitted entries and select the winner with the most votes/likes on their contest submission. If two or more entries are tied with the same number of votes, a "run-off" of the top entries will be held. A runoff will consist of the finalists submitting a brief description of their pet top priorities as Pet Mayor of Denton. The winner will be selected by the submission with the most votes.
Finalist Notification - To participate in the City of Denton Pet Mayor Contest, you must register on Discuss Denton. The contact information you use to register will be used to contact you if your pet wins. Register on Discuss Denton.
Awards Presentation - The winner of the City of Denton Pet Mayor Contest will be awarded with a:
- City of Denton Pet Mayor plaque and proclamation;
- Feature on the City of Denton website as the new Pet Mayor;
- Social Media post announcing your pet as the new Pet Mayor; and
- Feature in the City of Denton Resident Update publication.
Questions - Click the email in the Who's Listening section to contact the project manager with any questions you may have!
Good Luck to all City of Denton Pets!
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Pet Mayor Elvis Attends the North Lakes Dog Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Pet Mayor Elvis stopped by the North Lakes Dog Park to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and official unveiling of the new "Fetch" public art piece!
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Pet Mayor Elvis Proclamation Presentation
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Pet Mayor Elvis was presented with a proclamation by City of Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth on Tuesday, July 20 at the Denton City Council Regular Session meeting at City Hall. Check out photos from the event below.
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Mayor Hudspeth and Pet Mayor Elvis Meet and Greet
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In one of his first acts as Pet Mayor, Elvis stopped by City Hall for a meet and greet with Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth! During his visit, Mayor Hudspeth presented Elvis with his 2021-2022 City of Denton Pet Mayor plaque and congratulated him on his victory.Pet Mayor Elvis encourages the community to continue making Denton a great place to live for our community members, pets included! Click here to find your furry companion and new best friend at the City of Denton Animal Services today!
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Get To Know Our New Pet Mayor Elvis Stripling
Share Get To Know Our New Pet Mayor Elvis Stripling on Facebook Share Get To Know Our New Pet Mayor Elvis Stripling on Twitter Share Get To Know Our New Pet Mayor Elvis Stripling on Linkedin Email Get To Know Our New Pet Mayor Elvis Stripling linkAfter weeks of pet parents submitting their beloved pets in the City of Denton Pet Mayor contest, the Denton community showed up to our virtual polls and casted the most votes for our new City of Denton Pet Mayor, Mr. Elvis Stripling!
A few facts about our City of Denton Pet Mayor Elvis:
- Elvis has lived in Denton his entire life with his parents Ernie and Angie
- Elvis is a 6-year-old AKC Standard Poodle
- Elvis is a registered member of Therapy Dogs International (TDI)
- Elvis has his own Instagram page: @elvisstripling
Join us in congratulating Pet Mayor Elvis on his victory and be on the lookout for more news and updates from Pet Mayor Elvis very soon!
The City of Denton Pet Mayor project team would like to thank you for submitting an entry or voting in our first City of Denton Pet Mayor contest!
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