: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
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the mayor of New York
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Yet, despite its active grassroots community and high-profile social media support — including shoutouts from pro athletes like Travis and Jason Kelce, and the mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri — success isn’t guaranteed.
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Jake Lang, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
Also, Serenity’s intrepid newspaper reporter Peggy, whom Helen encouraged to run for office in the Season 3 finale, is now the town mayor, with her predecessor Trent in prison.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
The charges span more than 10 years starting when Adams was Brooklyn borough president and through his tenure as mayor.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Chicago's current mayor didn't negotiate the Bally's deal and has been relatively mum about the temporary casino and the permanent one's future.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jake Lang, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
Also, Serenity’s intrepid newspaper reporter Peggy, whom Helen encouraged to run for office in the Season 3 finale, is now the town mayor, with her predecessor Trent in prison.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
The charges span more than 10 years starting when Adams was Brooklyn borough president and through his tenure as mayor.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Chicago's current mayor didn't negotiate the Bally's deal and has been relatively mum about the temporary casino and the permanent one's future.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Mayor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayor. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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ˈmā-ər, ˈmer 
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
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