Chesterfield County is looking for a mascot

Chesterfield is searching for a mascot to represent it at local events as part of the county's ongoing 275th anniversary celebrations .

Why it matters: Wednesday, July 10 is the last day to vote among the four finalists: a chipmunk, bear, raccoon or Labrador retriever.

The big picture: County employees submitted ideas for the mascot in May to celebrate the Chesterfield's May 25 charter anniversary, per the county.

• The four animals were narrowed down from all the submissions, as was a mining theme, meant to pay homage to the county's coal mining history.
• Chesterfield was the first place in the nation where coal was commercially mined — at Mid-Lothian Mines .
• The mascot will be called "Cole," of course.

Now it's up to locals to vote on which creature best represents the county. From there, Chesterfield will commission a local artist to create the final image.

Karri's thought bubble: I grew up in Chesterfield, and other than the Lab laying at my feet, I've never once seen the other animals IRL in the county.

• Someone should've suggested a canary. But if pressed, I'll vote trash panda — I mean, raccoon.