He’s an actor.
He’s a director.
He’s a producer.
But have you ever heard aboutClint Eastwood’s real-life role as Mayor of Carmel, California?
The whole ordeal showed him how opposed local officials were to pursuing any kind of significant development.
According toMental Floss, he decided to run just hours before the deadline to be on the ballot.
Here’s everything else you gotta know about Clint Eastwood’s brief foray into politics.
His nonpartisan campaign focused on overturning antiquated ordinances such as these.
Although Eastwood only served a single two-year stint as mayor, his involvement in politics didn’t end there.
In 2001, Governor of CaliforniaArnold Schwarzeneggerappointed him to the California State Park and Recreation Commission.
For the most part, though, Clint Eastwood has spent the last few decades cranking out hit movies.
