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First African-American mayor of, and first mayor elected by popular vote in, Camden, Arkansas: Julian Lott (also president of Arkansas Black Mayors Association 2020–present) First African American to be elected mayor of Danville, Illinois: Rickey Williams Jr. [133]
Pages in category "African-American mayors in Arkansas" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F.
His victory made him the youngest black mayor in US history. [4] [7] This also made him one of the youngest mayors of any race in the United States. [8] Smith's mayoral priorities include improving public safety and transportation, beautification and renewal of underused housing, emergency preparedness, [5] and addressing the food desert in Earle.
Jaylen Smith, 18, is now the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history after the college freshman won an election on Tuesday to become head city official of Earle, Ark.
The summit will feature mayors and police chiefs from across the country, including representives from New Orleans, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Mayor Paul Young hosting inaugural Black Mayors ...
Lottie H. Shackelford (born April 30, 1941) [2] is an American politician who in 1987 was the first woman appointed Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas. [1] In 1993, President Bill Clinton [ 3 ] appointed her to the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), [ 4 ] making her the first African-American woman to serve in ...
On June 15, 2021, Jones announced his intention to run for governor of Arkansas. He also released what became a viral biographical video, "About Time", describing Jones's educational background and intent to bring innovation to Arkansas. [34] The video later won two Pollie awards from the American Association of Political Consultants. [35]
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