Megan Scott

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Megan Scott

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

February 9, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Oklahoma Baptist University, 2008

Graduate

University of Central Oklahoma, 2019

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Grant project manager

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Megan Scott ran for election to the Oklahoma City Council to represent Ward 1. She lost in the primary on February 9, 2021.

Scott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Megan Scott earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2008 and a master's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2019. Her career experience includes working as a grant project manager for the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2021)

General election

General election for Oklahoma City Council Ward 1

Bradley Carter defeated Shay Varnell in the general election for Oklahoma City Council Ward 1 on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bradley Carter (Nonpartisan)	54.0	2,489
		Shay Varnell (Nonpartisan)	46.0	2,118

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,607
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Oklahoma City Council Ward 1

The following candidates ran in the primary for Oklahoma City Council Ward 1 on February 9, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bradley Carter (Nonpartisan)	26.3	1,022
✔		Shay Varnell (Nonpartisan)	18.6	724
		Nana Dankwa (Nonpartisan)	16.6	645
	Submit photo	Jay Sherrill (Nonpartisan)	14.2	552
	Submit photo	Megan Scott (Nonpartisan)	11.1	432
	Submit photo	Bill Fleming (Nonpartisan)	4.5	176
	Submit photo	Richard Buchanan (Nonpartisan)	4.2	162
	Submit photo	Joshua Debolt (Nonpartisan)	2.3	88
	Submit photo	Susan Parisi (Nonpartisan)	2.1	82

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,883
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Megan Scott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Asunción, Paraguay where my parents worked as Southern Baptist Missionaries. I moved to Oklahoma and graduated from Shawnee High School. I went on to study art at Oklahoma Baptist University where I received my Bachelor's in Art and then my Master's in Public Administration at the University of Central Oklahoma. I have spent much of my career in public service working for more than six years in public health. Then, spent over five years in early childhood and family policy and nonprofit program development. I now work as a project manager for the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development managing a grant to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship opportunities across Oklahoma.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• All people, no matter their ability, should have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from our city government. Megan will work to create an inclusive and accessible city for all of Oklahoma City residents.
• Residents of Oklahoma City deserve a city council that invests in all of its people. Megan will make sure that our taxpayer dollars are spent on programs and services that help everyday Oklahomans.
• Megan believes our city is only as strong and healthy as its individual residents and families. Megan will continue to fight for funding for mental health, reducing homelessness, public transit, and criminal justice reform.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Who we put in the council has the ability to change our city for the better over the next four years. This pandemic has made a big dent in our local economy, our general revenue is down which means that budget cuts will continue to come and whoever is on the council will have the power to ensure that we aren't taking funding away from those who need it the most. That our budget and our city reflect the soul of our community by prioritizing mental health care, public transit, affordable housing, and accessibility for everyone.

Which is why as your councilmember I will prioritize meaningful, inclusive, and active participation for all residents in all parts of city government; investments in mental health care and equal access to health services, good air, and clean water. expanding the EMBARK bus system so that it is convenient and available for everyone in Oklahoma City. We need to be forward-thinking and pave the way for regional transit, so Oklahoma City can be easily connected and accessible to communities all across the state. Investing in better signage, reducing the use of cars and promoting public transportation not only increases the safety of our residents but allows them the freedom to move around how they want, providing increased access to education, work, and healthcare.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that all elected officials need to hold that they were elected to serve and represent all people in their district or ward not just the ones who voted for them. It's for this reason that elected officials must be willing to be transparent, accountable, and provide multiple opportunities for residents to engage with them in the government process.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, city government is intricate and complicated especially when it comes to budget and funding core services. Someone who has experience in government or a public administration degree has a significant advantage of being able to dive in and make policy change than someone who doesn't.

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