HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Harrisonburg is introducing their first ever Dog Mayor. City residents submitted their dogs to be on a ballot to hold office.

While the Dog Mayor will not be on an official council, they will be invited to participate in City events.

Voting is open now and will close on May 31. The winner will be announced in early June with the Inaugural Ceremony at Harrisonburg’s Best.Weekend.Ever.

All of the nominees and more information can be found at the Downtown Harrisonburg website here.