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Palm Springs To Swear In Dog Show Winner 'Buddy Holly' As Canine Mayor

The city's human mayor, Grace Garner, along with city council members, will preside over the swearing-in.

(CBS Los Angeles)

July 10, 2023

The Palm Springs dog that won Best in Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will get another accolade Monday night: He'll be sworn in as the city's first "Canine Mayor."

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"Buddy Holly," a 6-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen hound, will "take office" at 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall, the city announced last week.

The city's human mayor, Grace Garner, along with city council members, will preside over the swearing-in.

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