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Andre Pierre

Andre Pierre

American politician


Andre Pierre (born March 23, 1969) is an American attorney and Democratic politician and who served as mayor of North Miami, Florida.

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Biography

Pierre was born in Arcahaie, Haiti on March 23, 1969. After emigrating to the United States as a teenager, he attended high school in Long Island and obtained a college degree in engineering from the New York Institute of Technology. A law graduate of the University of Miami, he settled in North Miami, where he began practicing law, became involved in civic activities and politics, resides with his wife, a high school teacher, and his two sons. He was elected in 2009 as mayor of North Miami.[1] Pierre's time in office was marred by a number of scandals,[2] including the arrest and conviction of his nephew for bribery.[3] He served two terms stepping down in 2013 due to term limits.[3]

An immigration and naturalization law adjunct professor at Barry University, in 2010, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appointed Pierre as a member of the United States delegation to the International Conference of World Cities and Regions for Haiti held in Martinique, a department of France. He also served as co-chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Immigration Task Force Committee.[4] Currently he owns a law firm, Andre Pierre Law Firm.[5] He is also an advisor with Cayemite Enterprises on Petite Cayemite


References

  1. "www.northmiamifl.gov/docs/2009_Run-off_Municipal_Election_Results.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  2. "ANOTHER Misstep For North Miami Mayor". The Huffington Post. 26 December 2012.
  3. "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM. Archived from the original on 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  4. "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM.

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