Paul Young (born October 7, 1979) is an American politician who is the 65th and current mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.

Diane and William founded the Healing Center Full Gospel Baptist Church in Oakhaven when Paul was 11.

[4] Young's platform addressed systemic issues such as poverty and crime, with a focus on neighborhood safety and expanding opportunities.

The campaign worked with VoteShift, a firm specializing in strategies for candidates focused on racial equity.

[7] In a Reddit AMA on October 3, 2023, Young engaged with Memphians and answered questions about the future of Memphis.

[8] During the AMA, Reddit users asked for his views on Memphis's current state, particularly from his perspective as a resident.

[14] Operation Code Zero was introduced to reduce crime by increasing police presence in high-crime and high-traffic tourist areas.

Young is also overseeing the installation of $10–15 million worth of AI-powered cameras across Memphis to address concerns over crime and shootings.

Young ordered a forensic audit of MATA's finances to identify inefficiencies and areas of unnecessary spending.

[18] The administration created public dashboards, including one from the Memphis Police Department, that tracks data points like homicide rates.

[19] The administration aims to create a system that addresses the current needs of the city while preparing for future growth.