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William Keith Young
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
William Young is a candidate for the Asheville City Council in North Carolina 1. He has previously sought office on the Asheville City Schools Board of Education, running as a candidate in 2022 and again in 2024 23.
Background and education
William Young was born in Asheville, North Carolina 1. He identifies as a Baptist 1. Young attended Asheville High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Carolina University and a Master of Science degree from East Carolina University 1.
Career
William Young has worked as a real estate agent and broker 1. He also operates a business in the funeral industry 1. Additionally, Young holds a professional license as an insurance agent 1.
Office history
William Young served on the Asheville City Schools Board of Education 2. He was a candidate for re-election to this board in 2024 3.
Young ran for election to the Asheville City Council 1. He is a candidate in the upcoming election scheduled for 2026 1.
Business interests and wealth source
William Young is a self-employed real estate investor 1. He has held ownership stakes in multiple businesses, including Asheville-based companies such as The News & Observer and WLOS 2. In 2023, Young sold his stake in the latter two entities 2.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Young”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Young”.