Cast Your Vote for the Next Mayor!
Every two years, we elect the Mayor of the Carousel of Happiness. This animal’s duty is to ensure the peaceful and joyful rotation of the carousel, implement a welcoming and inclusive space for all, and of course to keep spreading joy and happiness to all our visitors.
$1 = 1 Vote! Vote as many times as you like, there is no limit.
All donations are tax-deductible! TAX ID # 20-358-4335
Votes can be purchased at the front desk, or online by using the button above.
Please note: when voting online you must make one transaction per candidate. Minimum transaction is $1.
Campaign Partners:
(Dragon does not have any campaign partners yet, donate $100 or more to become one!)
Wonder Scouts:
Melody Baumhover
(To sign up as a Wonder Scout and get perks for recruiting new voters, send us an email or sign up at the Carousel)
Campaign Partners:
(Lion does not have any campaign partners yet, donate $100 or more to become one!)
Wonder Scouts:
David Packer
(To sign up as a Wonder Scout and get perks for recruiting new voters, send us an email or sign up at the Carousel)
Campaign Partners:
(Pig does not have any campaign partners yet, donate $100 or more to become one!)
Wonder Scouts:
Allie Wagner
(To sign up as a Wonder Scout and get perks for recruiting new voters, send us an email or sign up at the Carousel)
Candidates for Mayor 2025: Dragon - Lion - Pig
Become a Campaign Partner! Donate at least $100
Want to be an official campaign partner for your candidate? Give $100 or more to be named a campaign partner, and get some FREE stuff!
- Donate $100 or more, and your name will be listed as a Campaign Partner for your candidate
- Donate $100-$249 and get a FREE 15th Anniversary T-Shirt (Fill out the pre-order form to reserve a 15th Anniversary Tee)
- Donate $250 or more and get a FREE copy of the newest book by Scott Harrison, Carousel Soul
Help Your Candidate Win! Sign up to be a Wonder Scout
When you sign up to be a “Wonder Scout” for your candidate’s campaign, you help us raise donations, and hopefully get your candidate to win!
Step 1:
To become an official “Wonder Scout,” someone who campaigns for the Mayor Candidates, stop in the carousel house or send us an email with your name, email address, phone number, and the candidate you will be campaigning for.
Step 2:
Tell all your friends and family! Send them to the carousel, or to the online form, to place their votes. You can request fliers for your candidate and hang them anywhere you have permission to do so. Be sure to have them give your name as a reference, and we’ll add them to your list of recruited voters!
Step 3:
Collect your perks for helping us raise more funds!
- Refer 10 people to vote, and get a free Carousel Ride
- Refer 20 people to vote, and get a free Carousel T-Shirt
Contact us at [email protected] with any questions
Current Mayor of the Carousel:
Giraffe
May 2023 - May 2025
Campaign Manager: Snake
Opponents: Frog, Panda
“Sticking my neck out for my fellow animals here at the carousel.”
Because of my unique perspective (I am tall!), no creature big or small will go unnoticed during my term as Mayor of the Carousel. While some candidates will only go for the low-hanging fruit, I will always reach above and beyond to represent all, to make the carousel a happy place for all of my fellow creatures. Many of the other community members already look up to me, and I will go to great lengths to protect our happy habitat. As many people know, giraffes are loyal, protective and playful, making me the best candidate for mayor of the Carousel.
Former Mayor of the Carousel:
Moose
May 2021 - May 2023
Campaign Manager: Giraffe
Opponents: Peacock, Mermaid
“You can always park your caboose on Moose!”
He’s suave, he’s confident, his knowing eyes just know. And, just in case you didn’t know, Moose has not one, but TWO Twitter accounts – right on his antlers! Yes, those little birds send out tweets all the time. How about that?
As Mayor, Moose has worked his hardest to keep the Carousel spinning. He doesn’t spin the news. He doesn’t spin the truth. He stands his ground with his two little Twitter feeders, and goes around and around!
