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 (13)(Public Safety)
Student pedestrian safety at Milham and Oregon
Unknown — flashing beacons or crossing guard coverage would carry city costs not yet estimated.
Police surveillance technology (Flock cameras and Stingray devices)
The city rents the cameras with no operating or maintenance costs.
Secure parking for first responders
Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch radio readiness program
About $8 million in county dispatch authority capital funds over two years.
Hull Street right-of-way fence dispute
Scam 'water test' mailers targeting residents
None to the city, but residents who respond could be scammed.
Tone of city resident communications
July 3 storm response and emergency preparedness
The storm could mean costly property repairs, city cleanup bills, and insurance claims for affected residents and businesses.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Fire suppression and ammunition storage safety
Fire therapy dog Flora
No taxpayer dollars used — purchase funded by the Portage Public Safety Foundation.
Leadership transition at Public Works
Health care inequities letter from Delta Sigma Theta
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.