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Josh is a lifelong resident of Macon County.

Macon County, Get to Know Your County Commission

Josh Young currently serves as County Commissioner for Macon County. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

As of June 8, 2025, Josh Young did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Supports decreased government regulation and conservative spending.

- Supports decreased government regulation and conservative spending.

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Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Josh Young

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.