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On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Clint Eastwood Elected Mayor of Carmel, California

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On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Clint Eastwood Elected Mayor of Carmel, California.

On this day April 8, 1986, Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel by the Sea, California, winning about 72 percent of the vote. The legendary actor and director ran on a platform of cutting through red tape in the small coastal town, and his celebrity status helped turn a quiet local election into a national news story.

Known for his tough guy roles on screen, Eastwood surprised many by bringing practical solutions and a hands on approach to local government. During his two year term...
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