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 (6)(Parks Rec)
Sports tourism and recreational facilities
Roughly $40 million for the ice facility and $25-30 million for the diamond complex if pursued; no commitment made yet.
E-bikes and e-scooters on city trails
Unknown; potential cost of signage, ordinance work, or enforcement.
Park maintenance concerns
Minor estimated a half-day of Public Works labor could clear the debris.
Ice rink feasibility
Roughly $12 million a year in economic activity tied to ice events is at risk as rink capacity shrinks.
Cemetery ordinance modernization
Lakeview Park state award
The project was funded by property taxpayers, with a five-year improvement plan continuing.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.