In March 3, 2022 the Mills River Town Council appointed Jeff Young to fill the recently vacated at-large seat on the Council. Mr. Young recently retired from a career with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Prior to his appointment Mr. Young had served on the Town's Planning Board for eight years as a member, vice chairman, and chairman. He also served the Town's Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee as well as the Finance and Agriculture Advisory Committees.