In 2023, he was elected to represent the Fifth District which extends from the western side of Center City up though North Philadelphia to Temple University's campus and then up to Hunting Park.
[2] Young started gathering signatures to appear on the May 2023 primary ballot for the Philadelphia City Council 5th District race before Clarke announced he wouldn't seek reelection.
[6] Regarding climate change issues, Young said that natural gas can help fuel the economy until clean energy becomes more widely available.
[7] He said the city should incentivize more Philadelphians to use SEPTA through tax credits or other benefits, emphasizing the need to equip the public transit system with the infrastructure required to support a low-emission future.
[7] Young has identified his top priorities as reducing gun violence, improving educational outcomes, increasing investment in youth, reforming public safety institutions, creating economic opportunities, and promoting sustainable and equitable development.