Written By Lexx Thornton
Clark Atlanta University is celebrating a historic political victory: current student Jayden Williams, 22, has been elected the youngest mayor in the history of Stockbridge, Georgia.
Williams, who is currently earning his political science degree, unseated incumbent Mayor Anthony Ford in a major local upset. His victory also marks him as the youngest African-American mayor in the state of Georgia.
Williams’s history of leadership is strong both within and outside the university. While at CAU, he was voted Freshman Class President. His impressive resumé also includes serving as a White House Scholar twice, and holding positions as the Youth Mayor Emeritus for the City of Stockbridge Youth Council and Chairman Emeritus of the Youth Leaders of Henry.
In his victory statement on November 5th, Williams spoke directly to the historic nature of the win:
“Yesterday, we made history — becoming the youngest mayor in our city’s history and the youngest African-American mayor in Georgia… This victory belongs to all of us. I’m committed to building a better, stronger Stockbridge, and now that we’re elected, we’re going to do it together. Let’s get to work.”
The CAU community eagerly anticipates watching one of its own transition from campus leader to chief executive of his city.
