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Video: Newark Mayor Celebrates Birthday

Posted by Nika Megino (Editor), November 17, 2011 at 06:26 pm

Mayor David Smith turns 66 today.

A fun fact I learned while covering Baskin Robbins' ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday night: As he gets ready to leave the mayor's office (his last day in office is Dec. 8), Smith said he's looking forward to the next chapter in his life.

"I'm on Route 66, and I've got a lot of good company in the car," Smith said Wednesday night.

See the video above to watch locals celebrate Smith's birthday.

As it turns out, we also just spotted him at BJ's Restaurant celebrating this afternoon.

Happy Birthday, mayor!

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