Busty mannequin to run for Reading mayor

READING, Ohio - A well-known mannequin at a Reading business is now running for office.

Barbe-Q, a busty mannequin that has created controversy outside of KT’s Barbecue located at 8501 Reading Road, is running for mayor with the help of the restaurant’s owner, Kenny Tessel.

While the mannequin can’t get on the actual ballot, Tessel is asking for write-in votes in the November election.

Barbe-Q has been a source of conflict in Reading after Tessel dressed the eye-catching mannequin in a bikini and put her outside of the restaurant to attract business.

Bo Bemmes is the current mayor of Reading.

If elected, a mannequin wouldn't be the only unconventional mayor — a border collie is the mayor of Rabbit Hash, Ky.