After a grueling election cycle over the summer, a winner has been named in the race for animal mayor of the Somerville Community Path.

A longhaired black cat named Minerva has been elected to govern the bike path. Her platform was simply "crime".

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The kitty clawed her way to the front of the pack, beating out dozens of other felines, a few dogs, a parrot, a guinea pig and even a couple of reptiles.

People in Somerville say the race was a perfect way to have some fun and bring the neighborhood together.

The race started with just two contenders — Orange Cat and Berry. Berry was widely regarded as the incumbent due to her frequent appearances on the bike path — or, rather, the campaign trail — and for awhile seeme

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