County Commissioner· 2005–present
David G. Young
Warren County
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Top issues during term (20)
Thoroughfare plan deviation for Green Oaks senior living facility
No direct cost — the changes mostly clear up paperwork and prevent future case-by-case approval requests.
Grace Chapel agritourism and farm market on Cook Road
Neighbors fear property values in the Catalpa Ridge subdivision could drop if traffic and noise grow; the project itself is privately funded.
Data center moratorium status
Lead and copper testing waiver for Socialville water customers
About $4.5 million recovered so far toward roughly $5 million in treatment upgrades; new settlements could add more.
Data center regulation and possible moratorium
Large data centers could strain water and electric infrastructure and shift infrastructure costs onto residents, but could also bring tax base.
Countywide student career expo
Free to attend — fully sponsored by community partners.
North water plant expansion and wholesale water future
About $1 million for new wells now, with roughly $30 million in total expansion improvements ahead.
PFOS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
About $4.5 million recovered so far toward roughly $5 million in treatment upgrades; new settlements could add more.
Alta Fiber broadband contract shortfall
Roughly $3.2 million in federal money is at risk of going back to Washington if not redirected by year-end.
Flock Safety camera contract and privacy
Unknown — funding would come up in the fall budget cycle.
Core 5 Revised PUD Stage 2 in Turtlecreek Township
No direct cost to taxpayers; administrative rule changes.
Turtle Creek Township mounding and berming standards
Developers would bear the cost of mounds and landscaping; no county cost identified yet.
Ground-mounted solar in front yards
Zoning text amendments (PUD, variances, telecom, lighting)
No direct cost to taxpayers; administrative rule changes.
Solid waste generation fee increase
Average household would pay about $4 more per year; fee revenue would rise from about $100,000 to $600,000-$700,000 annually.
Emergency tree removal at Nunner Road Lift Station
Cost was not stated in the published agenda.
Supplemental appropriations across county funds
Dollar amounts were not published in the agenda.
Remaining ARPA funds allocation
Roughly $4 million in federal funds gets redirected — most back into the general fund, offsetting jail staffing costs.
election
The financial impact is indirect: the trustee race decides who helps steer local budgets and spending priorities.
Master Facilities Plan Phase Two — new HHS and facilities buildings
Roughly $38-43 million in county capital spending, already set aside through prior savings.
Decisions during term (134)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Grace Chapel site plan review continued in progress
Thoroughfare plan deviation for Evergreen senior living facility
Executive session on personnel matters
Resolution approving amendments to the Warren County official thoroughfare plan
Resolution authorizing participation in expanded PFOS MDL settlements
Executive session motions
Approval of requisitions and items for consideration
Consent agenda approvals
Executive session
Acceptance of items for consideration, Section Two of the regular session agenda
Executive session — ORC 121.22(G)(1)
Approval of resolution slate including S.R. 122 Robinson Vale intersection contract amendment, Kings Local School District MOU addendum, emergency communications RFP, and water/sewer lead-copper waiver
FAA airport grant co-sponsorship resolutions
Bethany Baptist Church permit fee waiver
Consent resolutions (contracts and quotes)
Lifespan contract amendment
Public hearing set for Alexander rezoning
Adoption of 2027 tax budget
360 Restoration PUD Stage 2 preliminary site plan
Senior services levy renewal — auditor certification
Voting record (22)
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Resolution approving amendments to the Warren County official thoroughfare plan
Resolution authorizing participation in expanded PFOS MDL settlements
Executive session motions
Adoption of 2027 tax budget
360 Restoration PUD Stage 2 preliminary site plan
Senior services levy renewal — auditor certification
Waiver of liquor permit objection period — Green Tree Country Store
Resolution 26-0702 — Transfer of Drug Task Force COG cash balance
Resolution 26-0703 — Acceptance of Drug Task Force assets
Resolution 26-0704 — Transfer of Drug Task Force liabilities
Middletown Renaissance Point event center — credit support application
With the facts and competitive landscape as he understood them, the county should not enter the at-risk concert promotion business with roughly $25 million effectively at risk.
CareFlight helicopter agreement — $600,000 over three years
I think it's important. Public safety.