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 (19)(General)
Healthcare advisory charter proposal on the ballot
If approved, the city would bear the cost of staffing and supporting the new board — the exact price tag hasn't been figured out yet.
Consistency of code enforcement and permitting
Potential costs for added code enforcement staffing are unknown.
Police Lines, Clear Zones, and Nuisance Party Ordinance
Party hosts could face fines or penalties, while the city may take on added enforcement costs—though exact amounts aren’t specified.
May 5 special election on single-hauler trash ordinance
The city says the single-hauler contract saves residents about $3 million a year over five years.
Citywide residential zoning map amendment
A housing TIF package is being assembled to help one uninsured tornado victim rebuild on West Center Avenue.
city manager compensation
The raise adds $10,000 to the city’s compensation costs, paid through the municipal budget and ultimately taxpayer dollars.
trash contract approval
Your garbage bill could shift under the new contract—up or down isn’t clear from the source—so check the city’s rate and service details before the next pickup cycle.
tornado damage
Tornado damage means real costs—home and business repairs, debris cleanup, insurance claims, and city crews spending money on recovery instead of other services.
property purchase
The immediate hit is $541K in city funds, with any tax or neighborhood payoff depending on what Portage does with the site.
PFAS soil contamination
Cleanup could mean added costs for the city and school district, potentially hitting local budgets and taxpayers.
waste hauling contract change
The contract change could affect city waste-hauling costs and residents’ garbage rates, but the exact financial impact is not yet clear.
city leadership hiring
The pick can affect how Portage spends tax dollars, sets fees, and prioritizes city services—so your wallet and your neighborhood both have a stake.
trash hauling contract
A single contract could lower costs through bulk pricing, but residents could also see new fees or service changes—and the city hasn’t nailed down the savings.
utility rate increase
Your monthly water and sewer bill will cost more, with water up 5% and sewer up 8%.
beach closure (E. coli)
The closure can ding summer park traffic and nearby concession or retail sales, while the city absorbs extra testing and monitoring costs.
candidate forum on city leadership
No immediate hit to your wallet—this is a forum, not a budget vote—but the election it signals could reshape city spending priorities.
food scraps recycling pilot program
The city will likely spend upfront on collection and processing, but diverting scraps could trim landfill costs over time.
city manager retirement
Expect some transition costs—like a search, onboarding, and possible contract changes—though the bigger money question is how the new manager shapes the next budget.
eminent domain land acquisition
Taxpayers are on the hook for $1.5 million upfront, with possible added costs for legal proceedings and trail construction.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.