THE RACE FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tariq Malik

This is James Young’s first time running for political office. The

University of San Diego Law School graduate has been a volunteer for a

number of organizations, including the Surfrider Foundation, Cleaner

Beaches Program and Habitat for Humanity.

Despite his inexperience, Young said he is committed to representing

young families and stopping wasteful spending in government.

Clean water and beaches are the issues that need immediate attention,

he said.

“We must find a solution to the urban runoff problem, prosecute the

polluters -- including other cities and government agencies, which are

contaminating our beaches -- and demand cleaner water and a safer

environment for our families to enjoy,” he said.

BIO

JAMES YOUNG

* Age: 30

* Family: Parents Jim Sr. and Helena, sister Tiffany, grandmother

Zofia and dog Zoie

* Community Activism: Feed the Homeless Project, A Better Tomorrow,

Huntington Beach Recreation Leagues, Pro Bono Legal Services and a

reading volunteer for children in hospitals

* Contact: (714) 324-6318, o7 [email protected] , o7

https://hometown.aol.com/young4hb2000/index.html

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JAMES YOUNG ON:

* REDEVELOPMENT

“I am concerned about overdevelopment in Huntington Beach and its

impact on homeowner property values and our quality of life. I believe we

need to preserve our environmental resources, protect our parks and opens

spaces,” he said.

The city should only approve projects that blend into the community’s

small-town atmosphere, he added.

Young said he is against rent control but supports providing

businesses a tax incentives for landlords and property owners who offer

safe and affordable housing.

* BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE CITY

The infrastructure is by far the most important issue of the future,

Young said.

“With our deteriorating sewer systems, sidewalks, roads, equipment and

buildings, the city must take proactive, rather than reactive, measures

for a conservative financial reserve,” he said.