"Michael Sessions" is the former mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan, a city of about 8200 people. He was elected November 8, 2005. He was sworn into office on November 21. Elected at the age of 18, he was among the List of the youngest mayors in the United States/youngest mayors in United States history.

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My confidence is gaining a lot each day.

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18-year-old high school student.

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I'll be a student from 7:50 to 2:30, and then I'll work on mayor stuff from 3 to 6.

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It's been crazy. I've had a camera in front of my face all day.

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I ran because I thought I could bring a difference to the city of Hillsdale.

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I think I can bring about fresh ideas, fresh blood.

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The first couple of days are going to be rough, I think, on me. I've just got to get acquainted with the job.

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