Can a non-american citizen be mayor of an American city?

Question

Can a non-american citizen be mayor of an American city?

Answer 1

Depends on the city's rules. Don't think so, but who knows.

Answer 2

Most likely, heck we have two people trying to get elected as President that hate America and want to destroy it, so I would think the Mayor issue is a non-issue.

Answer 3

Not in my hometown.

Answer 4

Well then , no. One has to be a voter in order to hold a public office. You can't be a voter unless you are a US citizen.

Either born or naturalized.

Answer 5

I think some cities have elected dead people to the office, so who knows.  Of course, a dead person would be an improvement over a lot of people that actually get elected to many offices.

Answer 6

No.  To legally hold the office of Mayor, a person needs to be an American citizen.  They need not have been born in America, but they need to be a citizen.

Answer 7

As far as I know, you must be a citizen of that state or country to hold public office. Why don't you look it up and let us know for sure....