Jess Young McLean lives in Oakley, North Carolina.

Jess works at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe in Pisgah View Apartments.

Jess Young McLean's campaign for Asheville City Council member is their first time running for public office.

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Jess Young McLean's campaign for Asheville City Council member is her first time running for public office.

Supports policies that "reduce poverty and support working families."

Supports addressing racial wealth and opportunity gaps.

- Supports policies that "reduce poverty and support working families."
- Supports addressing racial wealth and opportunity gaps.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Jess Young McLean’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports using Community Development Block Grant Disaster funds "responsibly and transparently."

Wants to expand affordable housing options and housing stability.

Plans to address homelessness through housing-first and prevention strategies.

- Supports using Community Development Block Grant Disaster funds "responsibly and transparently."
- Wants to expand affordable housing options and housing stability.
- Plans to address homelessness through housing-first and prevention strategies.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community-based health & safety strategies alongside first responders.

- Supports community-based health & safety strategies alongside first responders.

Public Safety

Prioritizes improving the reliability and connectivity of Asheville’s transit system.

Supports reducing transportation barriers for people without cars.

- Prioritizes improving the reliability and connectivity of Asheville’s transit system.
- Supports reducing transportation barriers for people without cars.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Jess works at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe in Pisgah View Apartments, which serves families across Asheville and Buncombe County.

Supports expanding affordable housing options and housing stability.

Supports addressing homelessness through housing-first and prevention strategies.

- Supports using Community Development Block Grant Disaster funds "responsibly and transparently."
- Supports expanding affordable housing options and housing stability.
- Supports addressing homelessness through housing-first and prevention strategies.

Supports improving the reliability and connectivity of Asheville’s transit system.

- Supports improving the reliability and connectivity of Asheville’s transit system.
- Supports reducing transportation barriers for people without cars.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 