18 year old becomes youngest Black Mayor in US

Jaylen Smith has become the youngest mayor in the US just at age 18.

He won the election Tuesday night.

This makes him the youngest Black mayor in his country.

According to election results, Smith received 218 votes while his opponent, Nemi Matthews Sr., obtained 139 votes.

Smith quickly went to Facebook to celebrate his victory:

“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.”

Smith, who just graduated from high school, told Cincinnati’s WKRC about his plans to make transportation and public safety better. Earle has a population of about 2,000 people. He also wants to tear down houses that have been abandoned and build a grocery store.

“You’re never too young to want to make a difference in your community,” Smith stated.