Ark. teen sworn in as youngest mayor in US

EARLE, Ark (WMC) – The town of Earle officially has its new youngest black mayor.

Jaylen Smith was sworn into the office on Monday morning with his family.

Jaylen Smith(Jaylen Smith)

Smith says he plans to focus on public safety, housing, and building a grocery store in town.

He said he’d like to be president one day but right now his focus is on his new role as mayor while continuing his education through online classes.

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