Which 1970s McDonaldland character was depicted as the setting’s mayor?

Mayor McCheese was the McDonaldland character depicted as the setting’s mayor.

Mayor McCheese was designed as a large anthropomorphic cheeseburger with a human-style mayoral role. His oversized head, formal clothing, and official title made him one of the most visually distinctive figures in McDonald’s character advertising.

The character appeared alongside Ronald McDonald and other McDonaldland residents in commercials and promotional material. His role helped turn the fictional setting into a mock civic community with recognizable officials and recurring personalities.

Mayor McCheese is often confused with Officer Big Mac, another McDonaldland character. Officer Big Mac was associated with law enforcement, while Mayor McCheese held the mayoral position. The character’s name also makes him distinct from the restaurant’s Big Mac sandwich, although both use “Mc” branding and burger imagery.