Dachshund Otto Wins Dog Mayor Race

A dachshund named Otto has officially taken the reins as Middlebury’s new dog mayor, defeating incumbent Tela in a spirited election that drew over 1,700 votes. Otto’s win—713 votes to Tela’s 487—was a clear mandate from the community, with other pups like Huckleberry, Lulu, and Angel trailing behind. But this isn’t just a cute spectacle: the campaign raised $8,915 for Homeward Bound of Addison County, a local humane society. Otto was sworn in Thursday morning at the town office, bringing wagging tails and community spirit to the quirky tradition that supports animal welfare. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/397cb276687a1625