Jaylen Smith posing for official campaign photos.
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Jaylen Smith posing for official campaign photos.
Jaylen Smith became the youngest black mayor in history.
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The town of earle, located in the state of Arkansas, United States, may not sound like much in the media normally. And it is so small that the last census reported less than 2,000 people. However, this week it is in the news, since it elected its mayor and to the surprise of the world it is a young man of barely 18 years.
meet jaylen smithwho after the elections that ended on December 6 becomes the youngest Afro-descendant citizen to hold such a position in the American country.
“The future directing the future”
That was Jaylen Smith’s campaign slogan. The young man graduated from high school in May of this year. and since then he has promoted his political career. Specifically, she watches over Earle’s public safety and intends to tear down the abandoned houses in the area.
Additionally, it aims to improve public transportation and establish at least one convenience store.
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Smith thanked his constituents through Facebooksocial network in which he shared a post with the caption: “Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it’s official! I am your newly elected mayor.”
“I would like to thank all my supporters for getting people to the polls. I am truly thankful for all of you,” he finished.
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The publication already has more than 500 comments, which correspond to a quarter of the inhabitants of his city. Most of them congratulate him and express his feeling of pride at the achievement achieved.
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