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)(Environment)
Farmland loss to technology installations
No direct city cost; proposals would depend on utility programs.
Protection of parks and wetlands from future development
Debris-choked creek behind Ritters Frozen Custard
Unknown; debris removal and possible restoration costs.
New water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026
About $5.67 more per month for an average residential user next year.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Board and commission appointments (Youth Advisory, Construction Board of Appeals, Environmental, Park, Planning, Senior Citizens, ZBA)
Calendar of Meetings: • Environmental Board: Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at Portage City Hall • Senior Citizens Advisory Board: Wednesday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at Portage City Hall •…
Environmental Board of December 10, 2025
Environmental Board appointments approved
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: a. Environmental Board of November 12, 2025.
Calendar of Meetings: Environmental Board: Wednesday, January 14 at 7 PM in Conference Room 1, Portage City Hall. Planning Commission: Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers, Portage City Hall.
Voting record (1)(Environment)
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