Campaign Spotlight: EMBCD | MS

Vote for Pet Mayor

$5,271 Raised in 10 Days

East Mississippi Business Development Corporation | MS

Campaign Overview

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See the details EMBDC - Downtown Meridian provided interested participants:

Register Your Furry Friend for Pet Mayor

About the Campaign:
🐾 Pet Mayor Voting Has Ended 🗳️🐶

Thank you to everyone who participated in the race to crown the Pet Mayor of Meridian! The campaign has officially concluded, and voting is now closed.

Our community showed incredible enthusiasm for this fun and meaningful fundraiser. Local pets entered the race, supporters rallied behind their favorite candidates, and together we raised funds that will make a real difference in Meridian.

🏆 Election Results Coming Soon

The votes are currently being finalized. Stay tuned as we prepare to announce Meridian’s next Pet Mayor!

💛 Where Your Votes Made a Difference

Every dollar donated through the Pet Mayor campaign supports important initiatives in our community:

  • 90% of proceeds fund Downtown Meridian Design Projects, including murals, landscaping, and revitalization efforts that keep the heart of our city vibrant and welcoming.
  • 10% of proceeds benefit the City of Meridian Animal Control Center, helping support the care and rehoming of animals in need.

🐾 What Happens Next

Once the final results are announced, the winning Pet Mayor will serve an honorary term as the face of Downtown Meridian — making appearances at local events and helping promote community pride and progress.

Thank you again to everyone who donated, voted, and supported the candidates. Your participation helped strengthen Downtown Meridian and support animals in need.

Pet Mayor Candidate Registration Campaign Spotlight

Before voting began, Downtown Meridian used SeeMyLegacy to register Pet Mayor candidates. Pet owners submitted their pets, photos, and campaign details, creating a fun lineup of candidates for the community to support.

👉 Pet Mayor Registration Spotlight

Participation Process

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Explore how EMBDC - Downtown Meridian set-up their Registration Options:

The Participation Option Overviews provided more information on each candidate. See two examples below

🐾 Vote Levi for Pet Mayor

Slogan: Loyal to the people, loud for justice, quick for change!

Platform: My fellow Meridianites, I am a loyal feist devoted to protecting our community with an unwavering determination. I will bark day and night to keep our neighborhoods safe, ensure every senior has visits with lots of tail wags and love, an emergency baby box which is a safe option for struggling families in our community at a local fire station, expanding dog parks across the nation, and universal vet care that is pawsitively top notch for all pets, no pet left behind.

🗳 How It Works
Every $1 donated = 1 vote for your favorite pet.

The more you give, the more votes they receive!

💛 Where Your Donation Goes
Your contribution makes a real impact in Meridian:

90% of proceeds will fund Downtown Meridian Design Projects, including murals, landscaping, and revitalization efforts to keep our heart of the city vibrant.
10% of proceeds will be donated to City of Meridian Animal Control to support the care and rehoming of local animals in need.

🐾 Vote Winston for Pet Mayor

Slogan: Tough Enough To Guard Meridian, Sweet Enough to Love It

Platform: If elected Pet Mayor, Winston pledges to build a community rooted in compassion, strengthened by snuggles, and united by the shared belief that everyone deserves a hug.

From an early age, Winston demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, including advanced snack detection, strategic toy placement, and a tireless dedication to morale-boosting neighborhood walkabouts. His diplomatic approach to conflict resolution—typically involving gentle hugs and unsolicited kisses—has earned him bipartisan support among cats, canines, and cautious toddlers alike.

🗳 How It Works
Every $1 donated = 1 vote for your favorite pet.

The more you give, the more votes they receive!

💛 Where Your Donation Goes
Your contribution makes a real impact in Meridian:

90% of proceeds will fund Downtown Meridian Design Projects, including murals, landscaping, and revitalization efforts to keep our heart of the city vibrant.
10% of proceeds will be donated to City of Meridian Animal Control to support the care and rehoming of local animals in need.

The Results

Made the fundraiser easy and accessible for donors
Improved donor participation and increased giving levels
Reached and converted first time donors
Sent automatic tax receipts and provided digital donor recognition
Brought in new funding to EMBCD - Downtown Meridian

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