An 18-year-old, Jaylen Smith, has been elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas, in the United States of America.
Smith, who just graduated from high school, won the election with 218 votes, compared to his competitor, Nemi Matthews Sr.'s 139, and he's being touted as the youngest black mayor in the US by the American media.
Announcing his victory on Facebook, Smith said, "Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it’s official! "I am your newly elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas. "It's Time to Build a Better Chapter of Earle, Arkansas." I would like to thank all my supporters for stepping up and getting people to the polls. "I am truly grateful for you all."
Earle, Arkansas, has a population of under 2,000 people and is situated about 30 miles northwest of Memphis.
In an interview with FOX13, he revealed his goals for his town, saying, "First, I want to improve public safety here." Secondly, tear down abandoned houses... "Bring transportation here for the community; bring a grocery store here."
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