Andre Pierre

Andre Pierre
Mayor of North Miami, Florida
In office
2009–2013
Preceded by Kevin Burns
Succeeded by Lucie Tondreau
Personal details
Born (1969-03-23) March 23, 1969
Arcahaie, Haiti
Political party Democratic
Residence North Miami, Florida
Alma mater New York Institute of Technology, University of Miami
Occupation Lawyer

Andre Pierre, the former[1] Democratic mayor of North Miami, Florida and an attorney, 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.[2] Pierre's time in office was marred by a number of scandals,[3] including the arrest and conviction of his nephew for bribery.[4]

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.[5] Currently he owns a law firm, Andre Pierre Law Firm.[6] He is also an advisor with Cayemite Enterprises on Petite Cayemite

References

  1. ↑ http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/article1952060.html
  2. ↑ "http://www.northmiamifl.gov/docs/2009_Run-off_Municipal_Election_Results.pdf" (PDF). External link in |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "ANOTHER Misstep For North Miami Mayor". The Huffington Post. 26 December 2012.
  4. ↑ "North Miami's Andre Pierre steps down as mayor". miamiherald.
  5. ↑ "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM.
  6. ↑ "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM.

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