A man named Pineapple could become the mayor of an Australian city.
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Climate and peace activist Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper is set for office in Rockhampton, Queensland - although the area's government has suggested it will change the law to prevent him from taking the role.
The previous mayor Margaret Strelow resigned after a scandal, with local legislation ruling that Pineapple takes power as he finished runner-up in the election.
Pineapple doesn't wear shoes and has vowed not to change his outfits if he is able to assume the position of mayor.
He told the Guardian newspaper's Australian edition: "I was saying today I might have to buy a new pair of thongs [to go into the council chambers]. I don’t want to dress up in [fancy] clothes. People judge me because I’ve got no shoes on."