On this day, February 6, 1987, singer, actor, and businessman Sonny Bono announced his candidacy for Mayor of Palm Springs, California. Known for his successful music career as one half of Sonny & Cher, Bono transitioned into politics after becoming frustrated with the city’s bureaucracy while trying to open a restaurant.
Bono was elected as the Mayor of Palm Springs in 1988 and served until 1992. During his tenure, he worked to revitalize the city and boost tourism. His political career continued to grow, and in 1994, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served California’s 44th congressional district from 1995 until his untimely passing in 1998.
Fun fact: Sonny Bono’s push for change in Palm Springs was largely motivated by the difficulties he faced getting permits for his restaurant, Bono’s.
Trivia question: Which 1965 hit song by Sonny & Cher became their signature duet and a chart-topping classic?
Bono was elected as the Mayor of Palm Springs in 1988 and served until 1992. During his tenure, he worked to revitalize the city and boost tourism. His political career continued to grow, and in 1994, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served California’s 44th congressional district from 1995 until his untimely passing in 1998.
Fun fact: Sonny Bono’s push for change in Palm Springs was largely motivated by the difficulties he faced getting permits for his restaurant, Bono’s.
Trivia question: Which 1965 hit song by Sonny & Cher became their signature duet and a chart-topping classic?
