Canine Candidate Launches Presidential Campaign

On Aug. 29, the Jefferson Hotel’s Executive Canine Officer Lord Monticello, known as “Monti,” launched his presidential candidacy on the Leash Party ticket. His furry running mate Buster came from Hotel Nikko San Francisco for the early evening reception at the hotel. All proceeds from the sale of T-shirts, calendars of Monti’s Executive Cabinet, etc., benefit Dog Tag Bakery and Warrior Canine Connection. Monti’s “A Sniff in the Right Direction” platform includes the elimination of squirrels and adoption of all dogs. Jefferson Hotel Managing Director Philip A. Wood (aka PAW) fully endorses the candidate, who hopes to attend the Blessing of the Animals on the lawn of St. John’s Church Georgetown at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2.