Robert Melanson, 29, submitted paperwork to the Orange County supervisor of elections office and took to Twitter to announce his candidacy, Florida National News reported.
"Please don't be frightened if I approach you to sign a petition to put my name on the ballot for mayor," Melanson, who has a dozen Twitter followers, wrote Wednesday on the social media platform. "It's a good way to stay in shape."
Please don't be frightened if I approach you to sign a petition to put my name on the ballot for Mayor.
— Robert Melanson (@MayorOCFL)
Its a good way to stay in shape pic.twitter.com/wcDEgZ0CV5
In 2012, Melanson served 121 days in jail for violating his probation after jumping over an 8-foot wall on Rihanna's Los Angeles property and then climbing onto the roof of her home, CBS Los Angeles reported.
In fear for her safety, the pop singer filed a restraining order against Melanson that lasted from 2013 to 2016. Melanson complied with the terms of the restraining order.
Melanson, a former peanut vendor, campaigned last year for an Orange County Commission seat.
Official high visibility campaign gear,
— Robert Melanson (@MayorOCFL)
Rob Melanson for Orange County Mayor! pic.twitter.com/SyqWFMh0yS
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