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 (7)(Roads)
Traffic safety on Osterhout Avenue
Unknown, though a signal installation would carry a cost to the city.
East Shore Drive Trail — Traffic and Flooding Concerns
Residents worry rising density and traffic along East Shore Drive could affect property values and infrastructure costs.
Church driveway defect on West Milham Avenue
Unknown; likely a contractor warranty or small repair item.
Blind-corner left turn at W. ON Avenue and 12th Street
Minimal; signage only if the county agreed.
2026 road construction — three major north-south corridors at once
Nearly $7.1 million combined across the three road contracts plus $721,600 in engineering services.
No traffic impact study required
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant pursuit
$92,000 local match split across FY 27-28 and FY 28-29 budgets.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.