Brooke Huckaby (/ˈhʌkəbi/, born 2003) is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Arabi, Georgia. Huckaby is currently the youngest mayor in the history of Georgia[1] and the youngest female mayor in the United States.[2]
Brooke Huckaby | |
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| Mayor of Arabi, Georgia | |
| Assumed office January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Huckaby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2002 or 2003 (age 21–22) Arabi, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Career
editAfter Huckaby's father, Craig Huckaby, declined to run for another term as mayor, Huckaby chose to put her name on the ballot and run for mayor to succeed him.[3] Huckaby, a Republican,[4] was elected mayor on November 7th, 2023, becoming the youngest mayor in the history of Georgia and the United States.[5] Some on social media have criticized that nepotism on behalf of her father who was previously the mayor, and Arabi's small population were reasons Huckaby was elected.[6] Huckaby's goals as mayor include establishing a police force in Arabi[7] and inspiring other members of Gen Z to become active in politics.[8][9][10]
Personal life
editConcurrent with serving as mayor, Huckaby is also a student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), where she is majoring in agricultural technology.[11] Huckaby also serves as a part-time employee for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.[12]
Huckaby sang the national anthem at a Donald Trump rally in Macon on November 3, 2024.[13]
References
edit- ^ Wilson, Matthew (July 10, 2024). "Meet The Youngest Mayor In Georgia History As Gen Z Takes Office". Wide Open Country. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristen; Alvarado, Amanda (July 8, 2024). "21-year-old is the youngest female mayor in U.S. history". KLTV. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Sarah (November 13, 2023). "Second Generation Mayor elected in Arabi". Cordele Dispatch. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Lozano, Isaac (November 3, 2024). "I love my little town: A 21-year-old in Georgia is the youngest woman mayor in US history". The Independent. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristen (July 4, 2024). "Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history". Atlanta News First. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Rose, Tamkeenat (July 8, 2024). "Brooke Huckaby makes history as Georgia's youngest female mayor, Internet says 'her daddy runs the town's economy'". MEAWW. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Edmondson, Jalen (April 26, 2024). "Student Elected Youngest Mayor in U.S." The Stallion. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Penley, Taylor (July 7, 2024). "Gen Z Georgian becomes youngest female mayor in state history: 'Take that step forward'". Fox News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Brel, Jack (July 7, 2024). "Brooke Huckaby: Georgia's Trailblazing 21-Year-Old Mayor". Vocal. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Washington, Marc (July 8, 2024). "Gen Z Trailblazer Brooke Huckaby Becomes Youngest Female Mayor In US History In Arabi, Georgia". Hoodline. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "ABAC sophomore serves as mayor of Arabi". Douglas Now. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristin (July 4, 2024). "Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history". WALB. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Sargent, Tucker (November 3, 2024). "Live updates: Former President Donald Trump holds rally in Macon two days ahead of Election Day". WMGT. Retrieved November 3, 2024.