"I am elated and honored about being named honorary mayor of Linthicum," said Rik Forgo.

The sixth Linthicum resident to "serve" as his community's honorary mayor, choosing Forgo seemed a foregone conclusion.

"The other candidates nominated this year were deserving. However, Forgo's nomination stood out and the committee was unanimous in their selection," said Bernadette Simon, honorary mayor chair.

The tradition of electing an honorary mayor began in Linthicum in 2004 as a way to get more people involved in the community's annual fair. Nominated by the community, this year's...