Jihan was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan. Jihan is married with two children.

Jihan is a financial professional. She worked in finance at JP Morgan Chase and PNC Bank. She also has a background in the arts as a classically trained vocalist, dancer, and actress, lending her talents to esteemed local organizations.

Staff Directory • Jihan Ain Young

Jihan is currently a Portage City Council member. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Supports the Portage Business Registry and Portage Pocket Pay to boost the local economy.

- Supports the Portage Business Registry and Portage Pocket Pay to boost the local economy.

Economy

Supports addressing housing availability, affordability, and renters protections.

Plans to create a Neighborhood Engagement Program to build trust and foster relationships between residents and city leadership through events like coffee chats and block parties.

- Supports addressing housing availability, affordability, and renters protections.
- Plans to create a Neighborhood Engagement Program to build trust and foster relationships between residents and city leadership through events like coffee chats and block parties.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 14, 2025, Jihan Ain Young’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Aims to enhance communication between citizens and the City Council, as well as among City Council members and their respective boards and commissions.

Supports the development of public services like the multi-million-dollar Farmers Market, set to open in 2026, and aims to engage local vendors, musicians, and residents in shaping the market's offerings.

Supports investing in schools to enhance public services.

- Aims to enhance communication between citizens and the City Council, as well as among City Council members and their respective boards and commissions.
- Supports the development of public services like the multi-million-dollar Farmers Market, set to open in 2026, and aims to engage local vendors, musicians, and residents in shaping the market's offerings.
- Supports investing in schools.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Jihan Ain Young

Jihan Ain Young was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and is a proud alumnus of The University of Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan. Jihan is married to the love of her life, Larry Young II and they have two beautiful children.

Jihan is currently a Portage City Council member. She was appointed to the City of Portage Human Services Board in October 2021 and elected Vice Chair in 2022. 

Supports addressing housing availability, affordability, and renter protections.

As of September 14, 2025, Jihan Ain Young did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.