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Question #151632. Asked by
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Last updated Aug 21 2024.
Originally posted Aug 21 2024 5:48 AM.
Ben Simons is the youngest mayor in United States history!
Ben Simons was elected mayor of Yoncalla, Oregon, at 18-years-old. As a freshman mayor, he led the charge toward improving the town wastewater system, reopened the local library previously closed for budget cuts, and even rebuilt road infrastructure.
A lifelong political enthusiast, Simons attended school board meetings with his mother and nurtured his love for local government.
https://www.oldest.org/politics/youngest-mayor-in-the-united-states/ https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2018/11/13/heres-the-platform-for-the-18-year-old-elected-mayor-of-a-small-oregon-town/|
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