Russellville City Council Ward 2 Position 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Emily Young

Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Position 1 (incumbent)

2 candidates · 1 seat5 sourced positions

Emily Young, the incumbent, is running for Russellville City Council Ward 2 Position 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Allan R. George.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Owner of Dog Ear Books and Retro Roasts, serving as Russellville's Ward 2, Position 1 councilwoman. First elected in 2022.

Where Emily Young stands: positions on the record

Economic development fund2 sourced positions

Voted no on the Texas Roadhouse economic development agreement (4 yes, 2 no; left unresolved, June 2026).
Council voteRiver Valley Radio · Jun 25, 2026
Voted yes on the Texas Roadhouse economic development agreement reimbursing up to $58,810 (passed 7-1, July 2026).
Council voteRiver Valley Radio · Jul 16, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

Voted yes on a six-month moratorium on new data center proposals (passed 6-2, July 2026).
Council voteRiver Valley Radio · Jul 16, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

Lists supporting smart economic development and attracting new investment among her priorities if re-elected.
“Supporting smart economic development and attracting new investment.”
Own statementThe Offbeat Times · Jun 26, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Lists supporting public safety investments among her priorities if re-elected.
“Supporting responsible public safety investments.”
Own statementThe Offbeat Times · Jun 26, 2026

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