The citizens of Earle sought a change of pace
They thought that an eighteen-year-old would have grace
They chose Jaylen Smith, full of drive and ambition
And hope that his youth will bring a new vision

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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/us/an-ailing-arkansas-city-elected-an-18-year-old-mayor-to-turn-things-around.html

An Ailing Arkansas City Elected an 18-Year-Old Mayor to Turn Things Around

Residents hope that Jaylen Smith’s youthful energy and sense of purpose can improve the fortunes of Earle, Ark. — or at least attract a supermarket to the small city.