Jaylen Smith becomes youngest black mayor in US

The state of Arkansas has elected the youngest black mayor in the United States. Jaylen Smith, an 18-year-old college student, was elected to lead the rural town of Earle, Arkansas. Although he is not the first 18-year-old mayor in the history of the US, Smith's family has much to celebrate this major win. While talking to Washington Post on December 7, Smith said his mother could not stop crying. He told Washington Post he did not want to be 30 or 40 years old to become a mayor if he could do that "right now".



Smith announced his win via a Facebook post and thanked all his supporters. He stated it was time to build a "better chapter" of Earle. According to the Crittenden County Clerk's office, the vote result was 235 to 185 in favour of Smith. Frank Scott Jr, Little Rock's city leader who gave advice to Smith during his campaign, praised the victory. He said he was proud of Smith's willingness to serve the public "at such a young age."


The newly-elected mayor has promised to repair the city's drainage system, improve the police force, address abandoned houses and improve community involvement. He has also vowed to bring a prominent grocery store to the community, as the last one was shut down a few years back.

Smith has served as president of the student government association of the school. He also plans to continue his studies while fulfilling his mayoral duties.

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