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24 Year Old Mayor - Youngest Ever Elected Who Was Homeless At One Point
Uploaded by RaufTShah on Mar 1, 2012
At just 24 years old, Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor ever elected in the city of Ithaca, N.Y. Myrick's political success and humble beginnings have drawn comparisons to President Obama. Myrick shies away from those comparisons.
At just 24 years old, Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor ever elected in the city of Ithaca, N.Y. Myrick's political success and humble beginnings have drawn comparisons to President Obama. Myrick shies away from those comparisons.
- I am finding that everyday I'm more and more encouraged by the young people in my life. When I see things like this, I think we've still got a shot......
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who's going places. Congratulations, Mr. Mayor.
