Cat's Campaign Wins Somerville Community Path Mayor: Report

SOMERVILLE, MA — Minerva the long-haired black cat has been named the Mayor of the Somerville Community Path, according to a report from NBC 10 Boston.

Minerva’s popularity with community members became apparent quickly, with her campaign slogan being solo “crime.” More than a dozen pets ran in the contested race, including numerous other cats, a chihuahua, a tortoise, a guinea pig, and a parrot.

Berry, a three-year-old black and white cat with a distinct smudge on his nose was considered the incumbent of the race, due to his frequent presence on the trail. Berry’s first challenger was Orange Cat, whose owner resident Janet McNamara jokingly said Berry earned her position without a free and fair election.

The Somerville Community Path stretches more than 3 miles and connects Somerville to Cambridge and Boston.

Read more at NBC 10 Boston.