Arthur Young was born Oct. 23, 1923. He was a longtime resident of Esquimalt, B.C., where he received his education at Lampson St. School. He and two brothers operated the Esquimalt Meat Market, which was established by their father in 1912. Art Young served Esquimalt as alderman (1968-1970) and mayor (1970-1980).
Art provided an oral history in 1990. A transcription can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.