Bhp = Brake Horse Power. Horse power is a term used from around 1800's when mechanical machines were first introduced. Their power had to be measured in terms of their counterpart (Ponies) and hence the term Hp was invented.
The race for mayor is tight. Current Mayor Richard Anderson (1,409 votes) will face former mayor Monica Gates (1,565 votes) in the general election. Kingman will welcome one new city council member â Travis Lingenfelter.
Valentine takes over as city mayor. Deputy Mayor of Port-of-Spain Kieron Valentine leaves City Hall after yesterdayâs resignation of Mayor Raymond Tim Kee. Valentine will be sworn in as the capitalâs next mayor in the coming days. Keron Valentine, who has held the post of deputy mayor for the past six years, is now the mayor of Port-of-Spain. Today, the council will hold discussions on a number of issues, including selecting a new deputy mayor.