Mayor Max III | |
|---|---|
| Mayor-for-life of Idyllwild | |
| Assumed office December 10, 2022 | |
| Deputy | Vice Mayor Meadow Mueller Mitzi Marie Mueller1 Mikey Mighty-Dog Mueller2 |
| Preceded by | Mayor Max II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller III (2022-09-05) September 5, 2022 |
Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller III (born 5 September 2022) is a golden retriever dog who serves as the third unofficial mayor of Idyllwild, part of the census-designated place of Idyllwild–Pine Cove, California. He took office on 10 December 2022, succeeding his predecessor and cousin Mayor Max II.
Mayorality
Following the death of Mayor Max II on July 30 2022, Deputy Mayors Mikey and Mitzi served as interim co-mayors while a search for a successor began.3 On December 10 2022, Mayor Max III, a three-month-old Golden Retriever, was inaugurated as Idyllwild's third honorary mayor.
Max III's duties as a goodwill ambassador include daily public appearances in his Mayor-Mobile, attending grand openings and visiting schools and hospitals.456 He can be seen wearing one of his thousands of custom neckties while greeting constituents at his official parking spot near Wooley’s.7 His sister is the vice mayor, and Deputy Mayor Mitzi, succeeding the former deputy mayor Mikey, supports his administration.8 His popularity has attracted coverage from many news companies which have interviewed him for articles in newspapers, as well as an upcoming drama play called "Meet Mayor Max" in the UK.9
References
References
- "Mayor Max of Idyllwild, California". mayormax.com. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- Mueller, Phyllis (December 15, 2024). "Mikey". mayormax.com. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- "Mikey". www.mayormax.com. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- Madden, Emma (2023-09-24). "'He ate three of his ties in a month': California's dog mayor celebrates a year in office". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- Foster, Timothy (2025-07-21). "Neighborhood Hero: Mayor Max III: The Golden Retriever Who Brings a Community Together". KESQ. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- "Meet Max III, the Golden Retriever who is the Mayor of a small town in California". The Times of India. 2025-07-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- Francis-Crow, Alana (2024-08-02). "This California Town's Mayor's Duties Include Belly Rubs And Head Scratches". The Dodo. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- "The unusual story of how a dog became a town's mayor". Los Angeles Times. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- "Meet Mayor Max". Theatre Royal Plymouth. Retrieved 2026-05-10.