John Young

John Young has served in public office since 1997, when he joined Jefferson Parish as an assistant district attorney. From 1997 to 2004, he served as assistant district attorney, chief of administration and chief of parish courts. He was elected to the Jefferson Parish Council in 2003 and served until his election as parish president in 2010.[1]

Education

Graduate, DeLaSalle High School

Bachelor of Public Administration, Loyola University (1979)

J.D., Loyola University School of Law (1982)[1]

John Young did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteYoung's campaign website stated the following:John Young's 12 Point Plan to Put Ratepayers First1Protect ConsumersFight unjustified rate increases.2Balance Utility Rights with Consumer NeedsMaintain a fair regulatory environment that respects the legal rights of utilities, while always putting ratepayers first.3Ensure Electric Grid ReliabilityStrengthen oversight and long-term planning to reduce outages.4Accelerate Storm Restoration & PreparednessRequire pre-storm planning, smart infrastructure investment, and the fastest power restoration possible.5Hold Underperforming Utilities AccountableEstablish clear performance standards and consequences for utilities that repeatedly fail to meet reliability and service expectations.6Audit Utility Companies for Cost EfficiencyConduct thorough reviews to ensure utilities operate efficiently and that customers are paying the lowest reasonable rates.7Increase Transparency in Rate CasesMake rate increase requests easier for the public to understand.8Expand Energy Efficiency & Bill-Reduction ProgramsEncourage investments in energy-saving programs that lower monthly bills for residents and small businesses.9Protect Vulnerable & Low-Income CustomersProtect seniors, veterans, and struggling families with bill assistance to prevent unnecessary service disconnections.10Modernize Infrastructure & Embrace Smart TechnologyPromote smart-grid upgrades, grid hardening, and integration of new technologies to improve long-term system performance.11Expand Fiber & Broadband AccessSupport responsible expansion of high-speed fiber infrastructure to ensure all communities have access to reliable broadband service.12Require High-Demand AI & Data Companies to Pay Their Own WayRequire artificial intelligence and large data centers fund their own power generation to protect ratepayers. — John Young's campaign website (May 12, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Young ran on the following campaign themes in 2015:

PROMOTING GROWTH AND PROSPERITY

Economic development is a top priority for John Young. As President of Jefferson Parish, Young helped attract new businesses and thousands of new jobs to the Parish. His top priority as Lt. Governor will be to promote economic development and ensure Louisiana is the premiere place to do business.

TRUSTED LEADERSHIP

As an Assistant District Attorney and prosecutor, John Young has worked to keep Jefferson Parish safe. And when politicians in Washington, DC raised the cost of flood insurance, Young helped to lead the fight to keep flood insurance affordable for the people of Louisiana.

PROTECTING OUR COAST

As President of PACE, (Parishes Against Coastal Erosion) John Young is leading a group of 20 coastal parishes to coordinate important efforts to fight for coastal protection and restoration.

LOUISIANA VALUES

A devoted father of five children, John Young understands that by putting Louisiana families first, we can create a better future for the next generation. Pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment, John Young can be trusted to stand up and protect our Louisiana values.

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—John Young's campaign website, (2014)

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