Smith Joseph
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Lucie Tondreau (elected)
Smith Joseph | |
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| Mayor of North Miami, Florida | |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philippe Bien-Aime (acting) Lucie Tondreau (elected) |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Bein Aime[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) Saint-Louis-du-Nord, Haiti |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University, Nova Southeastern University, Miami Dade College |
| Occupation | Politician, physician |
| Website | Mayor Office |
Smith Joseph, the Democratic mayor of North Miami, Florida and a physician, was born in Haiti in 1961. Joseph emigrated to the United States in 1979 with his family to Miami, Florida. He graduated from Florida A&M University and Nova Southeastern University, later opening a medical practice in 2001.[2] Joseph was also the co-founder of the Society of Haitian American Professionals.[3]
Following the suspension from office of Mayor Lucie Tondreau in 2014, Joseph was elected Mayor of North Miami against former Mayor Kevin Burns.[4]
After the shooting of Charles Kinsey, Mayor Joseph apologized to the family of the victim and promised a complete investigation stating "I have made it clear that I will not tolerate anything that goes against the process."[5]
On 28 May 2019, Philippe Bien-Aime was sworn to succeed Joseph as mayor of North Miami.[6]