Lucie Tondreau facts for kids
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Lucie Tondreau
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| Mayor of North Miami, Florida | |
| In office 2013–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Andre Pierre |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Bien-Aime (Acting) Smith Joseph (elected) |
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| Born | 1959/1960 (age 65–66) Haiti |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | North Miami, Florida |
Lucie Tondreau (born 1959/1960) is an American politician. She is also known as a social and immigrant activist. She made history as the first female mayor of North Miami, Florida. She was also the third mayor of Haitian-American background in the city.
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About Lucie Tondreau
Early Life and Moving to America
Lucie Tondreau was born in Haiti. When she was seven years old, in 1967, her family moved to Montreal, Canada. Later, in 1981, she moved to New York City. There, she became very involved with the Haitian community.
A Voice for the Community
In 1984, Lucie Tondreau moved to Miami, Florida. She became a strong advocate for immigrants and her community. She worked with the Haitian Refugee Center. This group helps people who have left Haiti to find a new home.
She also served on many important boards. These included the Haitian American Community of Dade County (HACAD). She was also part of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. This group works to improve the lives of women. She helped lead the Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition. This group helps Haitian-Americans have a stronger voice.
Lucie Tondreau also founded her own public relations company in 1999. It was called Tondreau & Associates. She was also a popular radio personality. She used her radio show to connect with people.
Becoming Mayor
In 2013, Lucie Tondreau ran for mayor of North Miami. About one-third of the people in North Miami are Haitian-American. She was one of the top two candidates in the election.
On June 4, 2013, she won the election. She became the mayor after a special runoff vote. This made her the first woman to lead North Miami. It was a big moment for the city.
Serving North Miami
Lucie Tondreau served as the mayor of North Miami starting in 2013. A mayor is the leader of a city. They help make decisions about how the city runs. They work to improve the lives of everyone living there.
Her term as mayor ended in 2014. After she left office, Philippe Bien-Aime became the acting mayor. Later, Smith Joseph was elected as the new mayor.
