The new honorary mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont — a 3-year-old goat named Lincoln — was officially sworn into office this week.
The young mayor, Lincoln, was dressed in a sash reading “Mayor” for the Tuesday ceremony at the Fair Haven town offices. Town Clerk Suzanne Dechame and the select board were present to deliver the oath of office.
On the way out of the offices, the honorary mayor defecated on the floor — leaving clean-up to the police chief and other attendees. Read more on this funny story here.