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Smith Joseph
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| Mayor of North Miami, Florida | |
| In office 2014–2019 |
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| Preceded by | Philippe Bien-Aime (acting) Lucie Tondreau (elected) |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Bein Aime |
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| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) Saint-Louis-du-Nord, Haiti |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | North Miami, Florida |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University, Nova Southeastern University, Miami Dade College |
| Occupation | Politician, physician |
Smith Joseph is a doctor and a politician. He served as the mayor of North Miami, Florida. He was born in Haiti in 1961. When he was 18, in 1979, he moved to Miami, Florida, with his family.
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Who is Smith Joseph?
Smith Joseph is known for his work as a doctor and his time as a public leader. He has always been interested in helping his community.
Early Life and Education
Smith Joseph grew up in Haiti. After moving to the United States, he worked hard in his studies. He attended several universities to become a doctor.
- He studied at Florida A&M University.
- He also went to Nova Southeastern University.
- He attended Miami Dade College.
In 2001, he opened his own medical clinic. He also helped start a group called the Society of Haitian American Professionals. This group supports Haitian American professionals.
Becoming Mayor of North Miami
In 2014, Smith Joseph decided to run for mayor. The previous mayor, Lucie Tondreau, had left office. Joseph ran against former mayor Kevin Burns.
Joseph won the election and became the new mayor of North Miami. He started his term in 2014.
What He Did as Mayor
As mayor, Smith Joseph worked to lead the city. He focused on important issues for the people of North Miami. He believed in fair processes for everyone.
Mayor Joseph's Public Statements
During his time as mayor, Joseph spoke out on important events. He promised to make sure investigations were done properly. He wanted to ensure fairness for all citizens.
End of His Term
Smith Joseph served as mayor until 2019. On May 28, 2019, Philippe Bien-Aime took over as the new mayor.
