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Governor Kay Ivey Appoints John Young as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission

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Aug 6, 2025 — 1 min read

Governor Kay Ivey has made a significant appointment in Alabama's Marshall County, naming John Young as the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission. Young, a 50-year resident of Marshall County, brings extensive public service experience, including 30 years of service in various roles within the Marshall County District Attorney's Office. As Chairman, Young aims to maintain his integrity and passion for public service, citing Governor Ivey's confidence in his appointment.

Key Takeaways:

John Young has been appointed as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy left by Chairman David Reed's passing.
Young has served in multiple roles within the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Marshall County District Attorney's Office, including Chief Investigator and Child Abuse Investigator.
He has also held the position of President of a software development company, Sweda International/Innovax Concepts Corporation, and has been involved in various community organizations, including the Alabama District Attorneys' Investigator Association and the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce.
Young has received recognition for his contributions to the community, being named "Citizen of the Year" by the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce in 2024.
Young's appointment is part of Governor Kay Ivey's 33 total appointments, with a list of all appointments attached.
Young has been a resident of Marshall County for 50 years and lives in Langston with his wife, Karen.

Statistics:

30 years: Length of time John Young has served in public service.
4: Number of different positions Young held within the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.
1994: Year Young returned to Marshall County after leaving the Sheriff's Office to join Sweda International/Innovax Concepts Corporation.
2024: Year Young was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" by the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce.
50: Number of years John Young has been a resident of Marshall County.

Sources:

Office of the Governor of Alabama

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