Jaylen Smith, 18, 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. The American media is touting him as the youngest Black mayor in the US.
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 want to thank all my supporters for stepping up getting people to the polls. I am truly grateful for you all.”
Earle Arkansas, has a population of under 2,000 people and is 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. Second, I want to tear down abandoned houses… transportation here for the community… bring a grocery store here.
Credit: Facebook| Jaylen Smith, Veronica Smith-Creer
