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Andre Pierre
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| Mayor of North Miami, Florida | |
| In office 2009–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin Burns |
| Succeeded by | Lucie Tondreau |
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| Born | March 23, 1969 Arcahaie, Haiti |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | North Miami, Florida |
| Alma mater | New York Institute of Technology, University of Miami |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Andre Pierre is an American lawyer and politician. He was born on March 23, 1969. Mr. Pierre served as the mayor of North Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Andre Pierre's Early Life and Education
Andre Pierre was born in Arcahaie, Haiti. This was on March 23, 1969. As a teenager, he moved to the United States. He went to high school in Long Island.
He earned a college degree in engineering. This degree was from the New York Institute of Technology. Later, he studied law at the University of Miami.
Andre Pierre's Career in Law and Politics
After finishing law school, Andre Pierre moved to North Miami. He started his own law practice there. He also became active in community groups and local politics.
In 2009, he was elected as the mayor of North Miami. He served two terms as mayor. He left office in 2013 due to term limits. Term limits mean a person can only serve a certain number of times.
Mr. Pierre also taught law at Barry University. He was an adjunct professor. He taught about immigration and naturalization law.
In 2010, Hillary Clinton appointed him to a special group. She was the U.S. Secretary of State at the time. He joined the United States delegation. This group attended a conference in Martinique, France. The conference was about helping Haiti.
He also helped lead a committee. This was for the United States Conference of Mayors. It focused on immigration issues. Today, he owns his own law firm. It is called Andre Pierre Law Firm. He also works as an advisor for Cayemite Enterprises.
