Andre Pierre
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Andre Pierre | |
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| Mayor of North Miami, Florida | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Burns |
| Succeeded by | Lucie Tondreau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 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
- ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/article1952060.html
- ^ "http://www.northmiamifl.gov/docs/2009_Run-off_Municipal_Election_Results.pdf" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "ANOTHER Misstep For North Miami Mayor". The Huffington Post. 26 December 2012.
- ^ "North Miami's Andre Pierre steps down as mayor". miamiherald.
- ^ "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM.
- ^ "ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM". ANDRE PIERRE LAW FIRM.