About Jaylen Smith
Jaylen Smith was a politician.
Jaylen Smith (born 2003 or 2004) is an American politician who is the mayor of Earle, Arkansas. At age 18, he became one of the youngest mayors ever elected in the United States.
Early life and education Smith graduated from Earle High School in May 2022. His victory made him the youngest black mayor in US history. This also made him one of the youngest mayors of any race in the United States.
Smith's mayoral priorities include improving public safety and transportation, beautification and renewal of underused housing, emergency preparedness, In preparation for his time in public office, Smith was given guidance by Frank Scott Jr., the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.
In April 2023, Smith met with Vice President Kamala Harris. he has met her two other times, and spoke with President Biden.
Awards and honors Smith received the President's Award of the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus at the organization's 2023 King Kennedy Awards.
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