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Michael Young (Nebraska)
Michael Young was a member of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors in Nebraska, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on January 7, 2021.
Young ran for election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 18. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Michael Young was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Metropolitan Community College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha for his undergraduate studies. Young became the owner and president of Technology Consulting Solutions in 2017. He worked as a consulting services manager at RSM from 2015 to 2017 and as the owner and president of q(3) Systems from 2008 to 2015. Young received the 2018 Creighton University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award, the 2013 Omaha Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Award, and the 2009 Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award.[1]
Young began serving on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors in 2016. He previously served on the Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors from 2010 to 2020. Young has served as a member of 100 Black Men of Omaha, as board president of Carole's House of Hope, as a supporting member of the Empowerment Network, as a member of the Nebraska Sheriffs Association, and as a book/goal buddy at Partnership 4 Kids.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 18
Christy Armendariz defeated Michael Young in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christy Armendariz (Nonpartisan) | 56.2 | 7,430 |
 | Michael Young (Nonpartisan) | 43.8 | 5,784 | |
| Total votes: 13,214 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 18
Michael Young and Christy Armendariz defeated Clarice Jackson in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 18 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Young (Nonpartisan) | 34.5 | 2,498 |
| ✔ | | Christy Armendariz (Nonpartisan) | 32.9 | 2,378 |
| Clarice Jackson (Nonpartisan) | 32.6 | 2,358 | ||
| Total votes: 7,234 | |||
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2020)
General election
General election for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5
Maureen Boyle defeated Tim Lonergan in the general election for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Maureen Boyle (D) | 61.9 | 22,758 | |
 | Tim Lonergan (R) | 37.8 | 13,897 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 126 | ||
| Total votes: 36,781 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5
Maureen Boyle defeated Michael Young, Joe DiCostanzo, and Josh Henningsen in the Democratic primary for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Maureen Boyle | 50.5 | 5,328 | |
| Michael Young | 24.1 | 2,546 | |
| Joe DiCostanzo | 16.7 | 1,760 | ||
 | Josh Henningsen | 8.2 | 868 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 10,545 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tim Lonergan advanced from the Republican primary for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Michael Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I work towards improving Metropolitan Community College, fostering diversity on campus on the MCC Board of Governors and representing MCC on the ACCT National Diversity Committee. I am a member of the 100 Black Men of Omaha and serve as Board President for Carole's House of Hope, providing transitional living for young women and mothers who have aged out of foster care or have become homeless.
Outside of community boards, I instill this sense of commitment and integrity to my children. I recognize the importance of continuing this work into future generations, so today's youth have fewer hurdles in achieving their dreams. I am humbled and honored to have received the Creighton University MLK Legacy Award, Omaha Jaycee's TOYO Award, Empowerment Network African-American YP Award, and the MBJ 40 Under 40 Award.- Economic Development
- Transparency
- Juvenile Justice Reform
1) Economic Development
I will work with existing, and attract new employers that invest on our Urban Core. Focused growth with transit-oriented design brings revenue and uses resources more efficiently, allowing us to lower property taxes while strengthening public services.
2) Transparency
Taxes, board meetings and budget processes must change. I will use town halls to inform and empower the community. I focus on ensuring all folks are invited to the table with one message: YOU MATTER.
3) Technology Investments
Utilizing technology to lower barriers between departments and processes reduces the time it takes to get work done and provides us with analytics to make data driven decisions.
4) Equity
Our community is a vibrant, dynamic and evolving place. Yet we have challenges around Diversity and Inclusion. We must focus on the causes of inequity and not just the symptoms. I will address these critical issues by building a vision inclusive of all.
5) Juvenile Justice Reform
We must invest both in reform and the real issue - employment:
Having access to a quality job that pays a living wage reduces violence.
Education is key in getting our youth out of their situations; partnering with our education systems we can provide real careers with a future.
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See also
2022 Elections
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