Tony Young (politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tony Young
Member of San Diego City Council from the 4th district
In office January 4, 2005 – January 1, 2013
Preceded by	Charles L. Lewis III
Succeeded by	Myrtle Cole
President of the San Diego City Council
In office December 6, 2010 – December 3, 2012
Preceded by	Ben Hueso
Succeeded by	Todd Gloria
Personal details
Born	1966 (age 58–59)
Political party	Democratic
Children	3
Residences	Valencia Park, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Howard University

Tony Young (born in 1966) is an American politician. He was the president of the city council in San Diego, California. He served as a member of the council from 2005 to 2013. During his time, he represented District 4. He is a member of the Democratic Party. However, his position on the city council was officially nonpartisan, meaning he didn't run as a member of a political party for that job.

San Diego's fourth council district includes many communities. These are Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Jamacha, Lincoln Park, Lomita Village, Mt. Hope, Mt. View, North Bay Terrace, North Encanto, Oak Park, O'Farrell, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview, South Encanto, Skyline Hills, South Bay Terrace, Valencia Park, and Webster.

Tony Young's Career

Tony Young is a graduate of Howard University.

Serving on the San Diego City Council

He was first elected to represent San Diego's fourth council district on January 4, 2005. This happened in a special election. A special election is held at an unusual time, often to fill a sudden vacancy. This election was held after the unexpected death of the previous council member, Charles L. Lewis III, in August 2004. Tony Young had been Lewis's chief of staff, which means he was a main helper or assistant. Young was easily reelected in the 2006 election and again in the 2010 election.

In December 2010, the other council members all voted for Tony Young to become the San Diego City Council President. He quickly promised to make changes in how the City Council worked. He wanted more openness for the public. He also wanted to focus mainly on the city's money issues. He said, "Don't be surprised if you see that (the budget deficit) on the agenda every week until that's corrected." He also led the City Council's Rules Committee and the Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

In November 2012, he announced he would leave the City Council. He planned to become the CEO of the San Diego-Imperial Counties chapter of the American Red Cross. His resignation became official on January 1, 2013. This led to another special election in March to choose someone to finish his term, which ended in 2014.

He led the local Red Cross chapter from January 2013 until March 2014. In March 2014, the national American Red Cross organization told the local board that Young was no longer in charge of the chapter. No official reason was given. Young said there had been a "difference of opinion."

Tony Young's Personal Life

Tony Young lives in Valencia Park. He lives there with his wife, Jacqueline, and their three daughters.