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 (5)(Business Jobs)
Farmers market opening at the Zhang Senior Center
The center projects about $72,000 in net revenue, including $42,000 from facility rentals.
Employment diversity in city hiring
She asked for 'no new buildings, no new taxes, just action' — no direct cost cited.
New flights at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Project Depatie industrial expansion
Brownfield capture of about $1.76 million in eligible expenses, partially offset by a planned industrial facilities tax abatement.
Zap Zone XL brings 150 jobs to Crossroads
About 140 new jobs at Zap Zone XL and a 50/50 matching grant up to $25,000 for small business facade improvements.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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