Mayor of Halloween Town

Hero Overview

“	Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself!	„
	~ The Mayor

“	What a splendid idea! This Christmas sounds fun! I fully endorse it; let's try it at once!	„
	~ The Mayor

The Mayor of Halloween Town is a major character from Tim Burton's 1993 animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas. He is the mayor of Halloween Town and works with Jack Skellington to run and celebrate Halloween.

He was voiced by the late Glenn Shadix.

Biography

The Mayor has been working with Jack as long as Halloween has existed, apparently having been elected by the citizens. He gave Jack advice when Oogie Boogie first terrorized Halloween Town, helping Jack defeat and seal away the villain.

Years later, the Mayor aids in the celebration of another Halloween, praising the holiday. After the celebration, the Mayor hands out prizes for the monsters. The following morning, he attempts to meet up with Jack again to begin planning for next Halloween, but is informed that Jack has not been home all night. Growing worried, the Mayor organizes a search party to attempt to find Jack, feeling joyful when Jack returns from an adventure to Christmas Town.

Jack has the Mayor call a town meeting. After rallying everyone, the Mayor works by shining a spotlight on Jack during his presentation of Christmas. Though Jack attempts to explain the joy and whimsy Christmas provides, both the Mayor and the citizens fail to understand and believe it as a new idea for scaring. The Mayor endorses it, and Jack decides that Halloween will run Christmas.

The Mayor gathers the townsfolk so Jack can assign them tasks to create Christmas. The Mayor is initially put off by the appearance of Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Oogie Boogie's henchmen, but they reveal that Jack sent for them. The Mayor tries to listen in on their conversation with Jack, but does not succeed.

As Christmas begins to be prepared, the Mayor rides around on a vehicle checking in on the residents and gleefuly sharing his excitement. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus is kidnapped and delivered to Oogie Boogie by Lock, Shock, and Barrel, allowing Jack to take over. As Jack prepares to leave, the Mayor gives a speech. When Sally creates a fog to stop Jack, the Mayor is saddened by the prospect of Christmas being cancelled until Zero arrives with his glowing nose, lighting Jack's way through the night.

The Mayor watches alongside the rest of the town as Jack delivers monstrous presents around the world. When the army shoots him down, the Mayor presumes him dead and mourns, getting into his car to sorrowfully proclaim the tragic news.

However, Jack is not dead and realizes he was wrong to steal Christmas. He goes to save Santa Claus from Oogie, and during the fight, Lock, Shock, and Barrel confess to the Mayor what is going on. The Mayor arrives as Oogie is defeated and Santa goes to save Christmas, joyfully rescuing Jack and Sally and returning them to town. As thanks, Santa Claus gifts a Christmas snow to Halloween Town, with the Mayor catching snowflakes on his tongue.

Many years later, Oogie is resurrected and tries to take over all the other holidays. He captures the Mayor and puts him in a cage on the roof of his house, but he is saved by Jack. While Jack goes to Christmas Town, the Mayor goes and helps the other holiday leaders.

Other Appearances

Disney Parks

The Mayor is a rare character at the Disney Parks, appearing for a Haunted Mansion Holiday event in 2003 and in some parades.

Kingdom Hearts

The Mayor appears as a minor character in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. In the first game and its re-releases, he is seen introducing Jack. He aids Sora in finding the ingredient for "surprise" in Dr. Finkelstein's attempt to create a Heart. Later, after the Heartless arrive, the Mayor informs Jack and Sora of the situation.

In Kingdom Hearts II and its re-releases, the Mayor is attacked by Heartless until Sora defends him. After Sora and co. defeat Oogie Boogie, the Mayor comes to Christmas Town to meet up with Jack and begin planning the next Halloween. When the Heartless return, the Mayor tries to get them to leave, but is ineffective. They are defeated, and the Mayor is finally seen planning Halloween with Jack.

Little Big Planet 3

The Mayor appears as a DLC costume.

Disney Universe

The Mayor appears as an unlockable costume.

Disney Crossy Road

The Mayor appears as a rare unlockable character.

Disney Magic Kingdoms

The Mayor appears as an unlockable character. He is seen giving political statements to the Kingdom and helps Jack, Sally, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy save the Kingdom from Oogie's bugs.