Jaylen Smith (politician) facts for kids
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Jaylen Smith
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Smith in 2023
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| Mayor of Earle, Arkansas | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Carolyn Jones |
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Jaylen Smith
2003/2004 (age 20–21) Earle, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Earle High School |
Jaylen Smith is a young American politician. He is the mayor of Earle, Arkansas. He became mayor when he was only 18 years old. This made him one of the youngest mayors ever elected in the United States!
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Early Life and School
Jaylen Smith finished high school in May 2022. He went to Earle High School in his hometown.
Becoming Mayor
In 2022, Jaylen Smith ran for mayor of Earle, Arkansas. He was a candidate for the Democratic Party. He won the election with 235 votes. His opponent, Nemi Matthews, received 185 votes.
Smith officially became mayor on January 3, 2023. His win made him the youngest Black mayor in US history. It also made him one of the youngest mayors of any background in the United States.
What the Mayor Does
As mayor, Jaylen Smith has important goals for Earle. He wants to make the city safer for everyone. He also aims to improve how people get around, like roads and public transport.
Smith is working to make Earle more beautiful. He plans to fix up empty or unused homes. He also wants to make sure the city is ready for emergencies. Another big goal is to help areas where it's hard to find fresh, healthy food. These areas are sometimes called "food deserts."
Before becoming mayor, Smith got advice from Frank Scott Jr.. Frank Scott Jr. is the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Important Meetings
In 2023, Jaylen Smith joined President Clinton on stage. He was a special speaker at the Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting. This event took place at Vanderbilt University.
In April 2023, Smith also met with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Awards and Recognition
Jaylen Smith has received special honors for his work. He was given the President’s Award. This award came from the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus. He received it at their 2023 King Kennedy Awards.
