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.
Mayors of the City of Seattle. The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City. The Mayor is responsible for ensuring that the laws of the City are enforced, directing and controlling all subordinate officers and agencies, and maintaining the peace and order in the City.