Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

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Scott's background includes economic development and leadership experience from his work as Assistant Treasurer of Advantage West-North Carolina. He also assisted NC Supreme Court Justice Henry Frye and NC State Auditor Ralph Campbell in the 2000 Election with community outreach and campaign events in Western North Carolina. More recently, Scott's experience in the mortgage finance industry has given him a unique perspective into the crisis that's facing many of the citizens of Mecklenburg County. He notes, "My familiarity with mortgages and this housing crisis is just one aspect of who I am -- it is just a single part of what I have to offer my community."

Education and Leadership Development

• Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, B.A., Political Science, 1999
• Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, Student Body President, December 1997 - May 1999
• Mars Hill College Bonner Scholar, 4-year Community Service/Academic Scholarship 1995-1999
• Duke University CEP, Durham, NC, Non-profit Management Certification, 2001
• University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, Economic Development Institute, 2000 - present
• UNC - Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, Basic Economic Development Certificate, 2000
• NC Rural Economic Development Institute, Raleigh, NC 2001
• UNC - Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, Institute of Political Leadership, 2002
• Former Board of Director Treasurer, YMI Cultural Center in Asheville, NC
• Former Board of Director - Pisgah Legal Services, HealthPartners, World Affairs Council in Asheville, NC
• Former Young Democrats of Buncombe County Leader
• Card carrying life member of the NAACP

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I plan to represent citizens who are currently disenfranchised and in need of the basic necessities for survival, from careers to healthcare.