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

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Governor Kay Ivey has appointed John Young as the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Chairman David Reed in June 2025. Young, a 50-year resident of Marshall County, has had a long and distinguished career in public service, spanning over 30 years. With a background in business as the president of a software development company and as Chief Investigator of the Marshall County District Attorney's Office, Young brings a unique combination of skills and experience to the role.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Young, a 50-year resident of Marshall County, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission, filling the vacancy left by Chairman David Reed.
  • Young has had a 30-year career in public service, including serving as Chief Investigator of the Marshall County District Attorney's Office and Assistant Chief Deputy in the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.
  • He has also had a successful business career, serving as president of a software development company.
  • Young was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" by the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce in 2024.
  • He will strive to serve Marshall County Citizens in a professional and effective way.
  • Young's appointment is effective immediately.
  • Young's appointment is part of Governor Kay Ivey's 32 other appointments.

Statistics:

  • 50 years: The amount of time John Young has been a resident of Marshall County.
  • 30 years: The amount of time John Young has had a career in public service.
  • 4: The number of different positions Young held within the Marshall County District Attorney's Office over the following 30 years.
  • 1: The number of time Young was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" by the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce in 2024.
  • 1884: The year John Young left the Marshall County Sheriff's Office to join Sweda International/Innovax Concepts Corporation.

Sources:

  • US State of Alabama MONTGOMERY -- Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of John Young as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission.
  • MIL OSI USA News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2025 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com.

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