Martin Scott is an American businessman, educator, politician, and pastor from Georgia. Scott is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from District 2.
Martin Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Davis Joyce |
| Succeeded by | Jay Neal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane Scott |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Shorter College, Chattanooga State, Kennesaw State University |
| Occupation | Businessman, teacher, realtor, politician, pastor |
Early life edit
Scott was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1]
Education edit
Scott earned a degree from Shorter College and Chattanooga State. Scott earned an MBA from Kennesaw State University.[1]
Career edit
Scott is a businessman, former teacher and realtor.[1]
On November 2, 2004, Scott won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 69.16% of the votes.[2] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Scott won the election and continued serving District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 67.10% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Scott won the election and continued serving District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 70.94% of the votes.[4] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Scott won the election unopposed and continued serving District 2.[5][1]
In 2012, Scott founded River City Church in Rossville, Georgia. Scott is the lead pastor.[6][7]
Personal life edit
Scott's wife is Jane Scott. They have four children. Scott and his family live in Rossville, Georgia.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Martin Scott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "Rossville's Martin Scott Will Not Seek Re-Election To Georgia House; Painter Running". chattanoogan.com. January 10, 2012. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ "Our Story". rivercity.org. Retrieved April 26, 2021.