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.
Gary is a true visionary. As Planning Director for Seattle Mayor Norm Rice he was a tireless advocate for sustainable communities (before it was popular) - igniting civil debate, engaging citizens; he blazed the trail for Seattle to become a national leader. It's no wonder he's now working on the national stange.