Martin Scott (politician)

For other people named Martin Scott, see Martin Scott (disambiguation).
Martin Scott
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 2013
Preceded byBrian Davis Joyce
Succeeded byJay Neal
Personal details
BornChattanooga, Tennessee
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJane Scott
Children4
Alma materShorter College, Chattanooga State, Kennesaw State University
OccupationBusinessman, teacher, realtor, politician, pastor

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.

Early life

Scott was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1]

Education

Scott earned a degree from Shorter College and Chattanooga State. Scott earned an MBA from Kennesaw State University.[1]

Career

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

Scott's wife is Jane Scott. They have four children. Scott and his family live in Rossville, Georgia.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Martin Scott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  2. ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  3. ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "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)()
  7. ^ "Our Story". rivercity.org. Retrieved April 26, 2021.