Biography

Councilmember Tony Young represents the 4th Council District
in the City of San Diego.

Born in Madrid, Spain, Tony grew up in San Diego's 4th Council District. He is alumni of Morse High School's class of 1985. Tony later graduated from Howard University on a full scholarship with a degree in socio-economics. After graduation, Tony moved back to San Diego to earn his teaching credentials from the University of San Diego on a full academic scholarship.

Tony and his wife, Jacqueline of 13 years live in Valencia Park with their daughters. He lives just a few blocks from the house of his parents James and Jeanne Young where he was raised along with his five siblings.

Tony's interest in community affairs grew out of his experience as a public school teacher, youth mentor, gang prevention specialist, hire-a-youth coordinator, AVID coordinator, and counselor for abused children. Through these life experiences, Tony believes he can advance his top 3 priorities to propel the 4th Council District to a higher level of success.

Tony's top 3 priorities include public safety, community economic development, and increasing opportunities for young people to become successful.

Prior to his election to City Council, Tony served as Chief of Staff to City Councilman Charles L. Lewis III, Legislative Aide to San Diego County Supervisor Leon Williams and Intern for Congressman Jim Bates. Tony taught in the San Diego City Schools District at O'Farrell and Muirlands Middle Schools.

Additional programs and organizations he was involved in include, National Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Presenter; San Diego Urban League, Gang Prevention Specialist; Able-Disabled Advocacy, Employment Program Director; and Hillcrest Receiving Home, Counselor for Abused Children.

Committees

Councilmember Tony Young proudly serves on the following committees:

• Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority
• City of San Diego - Audit Committee
• City of San Diego - Land Use and Housing Committee
• City of San Diego - Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
• City of San Diego - Rules Committee
• Metropolitan Transit System Board
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Public Safety Committee
• San Diego City and County Reinvestment Task Force, Chairperson
• San Diego Consortium Policy Board, Chairperson
• San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
• San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
• Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)