Andre Pierre

Andre Pierre (born March 23, 1969) is an American attorney and Democratic politician and who served as mayor of North Miami, Florida.

Biography Pierre was born in Arcahaie, Haiti on March 23, 1969. After emigrating to the United States as a teenager, he attended high school in Long Island and obtained a college degree in engineering from the New York Institute of Technology. A law graduate of the University of Miami, he settled in North Miami, where he began practicing law, became involved in civic activities and politics, resides with his wife, a high school teacher, and his two sons. He was elected in 2009 as mayor of North Miami. Pierre's time in office was marred by a number of scandals, including the arrest and conviction of his nephew for bribery. He served two terms stepping down in 2013 due to term limits. Currently he owns a law firm, Andre Pierre Law Firm. He is also an advisor with Cayemite Enterprises on Petite Cayemite