An 18-year-old, Jaylen Smith, has been elected the 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 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 revealed his goals for his town, saying, "First, I want to improve public safety here. Secondly, tear down abandoned houses… transportation here for the community, bring a grocery store here."


https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arkansas/articles/2022-12-08/18-year-old-college-student-elected-mayor-of-arkansas-city

u don't mean it, and SUG president for here na from 30.
The life finally no 1 balance

I wonder who him contest with

Omodelokan

Omo

In Nigeria his father will be contesting 'Chief of the Youth' and 'Youth minister' and telling him the youth are the future

Overstatement

We have under 30 is the State House of Assembly, likewise Early 30 in the House of Representatives.

nakaman:
u don't mean it, and SUG president for here na from 30.

The life finally no 1 balance

Mayor in USA if Nigeria, he wold be rogget cultice or arm robber to ritualist.