PUBLIC SERVICE WITH A RECORD BEHIND IT
Scott's public-service record includes municipal budgets, fiscal oversight, transportation, public safety, parks, conservation, education and state-government administration.
BUDGETS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Scott worked directly on municipal budgets throughout his four years on the Apex Town Council. He always prioritized responsible spending and taxes and fees that were as low as possible.
In January 2015, Mayor Bill Sutton assigned Scott to lead the Council working group reviewing General Fund finances. Later that year, Scott made the motion to adopt the Town's budget ordinance as presented; the motion carried 4–1.
Scott will oppose any effort to raise taxes in Cary. He believes there are too many opportunities for greater efficiency to explore.
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TRANSPORTATION BONDS & THE APEX PEAKWAY
In 2015, Scott made the motion directing Town staff to pursue authorization for up to $15 million in general-obligation transportation bonds. When an amendment was proposed to split the bond, Scott rejected the amendment, called the question, and voted in the affirmative. His original motion carried 3–2.
The documented proposal addressed the Apex Peakway, road maintenance and potential intersection improvements.
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PARKS, RECREATION & QUALITY OF LIFE
Scott served on Apex's Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Resources Advisory Commission before joining Town
Council and later served as the Council liaison to Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Resources.
During Scott's tenure on council, the town expanded its
quality of life initiatives extensively without
spending recklessly.
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS & PUBLIC SAFETY
Official 2014 Town Council records document the consideration and approval of additional School Resource Officer positions.
As a tireless advocate for safer schools, Scott led the effort to hire additional police officers to serve as SROs. Because of his motion to do so, Apex schools each had an assigned full-time SRO keeping students and staff safe while building community relationships.
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FARMLAND & CONSERVATION
During Scott's service on the Wake Soil and Water
Conservation District Board, the District expanded
work involving farmland preservation, conservation
and water quality.
Scott later served as Vice Chair.
Scott's work as a district supervisor resulted in thousands
of acres of farmland and open space being protected into
perpetuity through a revolutionary farmland preservation easement program. Additionally, he worked to support farmers through technical assistance, grants, and tax credits so that they could remain in active production. Scott's work was honored state-wide.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Scott spent more than 15 years in public education as a teacher, coach, and administrator. His responsibilities included personnel, budgets, safety, facilities, hiring, compliance, and organizational operations.
Scott remains committed to ensuring our schools are the best they can be to ensure a bright future for our next generation. Scott is the founder and president of the Lassiter Education Foundation, a 501c3 that supports area youth though grants and community service stipends.
STATEWIDE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Scott served as Chief of Business Enterprises for the NC Division of Services for the Blind.
His work included personnel, budgets, contracts, procurement, facilities, compliance and program operations.
Scott's work trained, placed, and supported disabled individuals in starting entrepreneurial endeavors that were life-changing. Workforce development and job placement assistance remain important priorities for Scott, as reflected in his charitable work.