Councilmember· 2023-11-14 – 2029-11-01 (sworn at the 30th City Council seating on November 14, 2023 per the CivicClerk minutes, re-sworn sworn at the 31st City Council seating on November 18, 2025 per the CivicClerk minutes; month-level end: November 2029 per city council page Term Expires 2029 and the councils November cycle)
Jihan Ain Young
Portage
About
Jihan Ain Young's campaign was largely motivated by local governance issues, notably a controversial city trash policy. As the newly elected councilmember and Portage City Council's first woman of color, her platform emphasizes community engagement, responsiveness to residents' concerns, and addressing local policy impacts.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyJihan Ain Young was motivated to run for the Portage City Council after a controversial trash policy was passed, highlighting a focus on city policies and community representation.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:25:53
- Avg per meeting
- 6:57
- Segments
- 1472
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Winter sheltering program funding request
$500,000 previously withdrawn by the city from support for the Landing Place.
MDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant — Portage Road Safety
About $446,000 combined across the two contracts, drawn from approved city funds.
municipal endowment fund
It’s a $50K seed fund, so the immediate budget impact is small, but it could grow into real money for future projects.
city election campaign finance
The immediate financial stakes are campaign spending and potential future city contracts or fees tied to trash services, not a direct cost to most residents.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of the: a. Budget Review Session #2 of May 12, 2026 b. Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026
Close public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget and utility rates
Water and sewer rate resolutions adopted; budget adoption set for May 26
Motion to set May 12 budget review session at 4:15 PM
Public hearing on FY2026-2027 budget and utility rates
Presentation of the Proposed FY2026-27 Budget
Voting record (3)(Budget)
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