Scott Singratsomboune

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Scott Singratsomboune

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Scott Singratsomboune ran for election to the Columbus City Council in Ohio. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Singratsomboune completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Columbus, Ohio (2019)

General election

General election for Columbus City Council (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Columbus City Council on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Elizabeth Brown (Nonpartisan)	20.0	65,789
✔		Shayla Favor (Nonpartisan)	17.5	57,399
✔		Emmanuel Remy (Nonpartisan)	15.6	51,173
✔	Submit photo	Rob Dorans (Nonpartisan)	15.4	50,452
	Submit photo	Tiffany White (Nonpartisan)	9.3	30,408
		Joseph Motil (Nonpartisan)	8.4	27,607
		Liliana Baiman (Nonpartisan)	8.4	27,571
		Scott Singratsomboune (Nonpartisan)	5.5	18,025

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 328,424
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jennifer Lynch (Nonpartisan)
• Fran Ryan (Nonpartisan)

Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nasandra Wright (Nonpartisan)
• Al Edmondson (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Scott Singratsomboune completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Singratsomboune's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

My top three priorities are to:

Restore opportunities by supporting our education system.
Build vibrant neighborhoods by developing an affordable housing plan that is sustainable and accessible.

Create a two-way government that takes the lead on vital city matters while also providing a forum for contrarian opinions and counterintuitive solutions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There are so many. I’ll just say education, economics, foreign affairs, and criminal justice.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I’ve been influenced by “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” a historical novel written by Lou Guanzhong in the 14th century. The novel is quite long, but I’ve always especially enjoyed these two lines:

Do no evil because it is a small evil; leave undone no good because it is a small good. Only with wisdom and virtue can people be won.

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

Elected officials must maintain their integrity, treat everyone with dignity and respect, put the needs of the community above their own, and display personal courage.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I’m a listener, and I believe the best way to find solutions is to listen to the collective voice of my community.

I have strong analytical skills and I understand our legal system.
I have small-business experience and I have studied economics extensively.

I’ve served in a variety of roles that are vital in a complex and diverse society, such as suicide prevention trainer, youth mentor, equal opportunity leader, substance abuse prevention leader, and combat lifesaver.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Councilmembers must serve the community! This means councilmembers must: engage with the community to identify problems, set legislative priorities based on community needs, and monitor legislative outcomes to ensure good ideas are retained while bad ideas are retired.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at the Video Trader in the Brice Outlet Mall. I was 16 when I started and, since I was often the only employee on duty, I quickly learned how to manage a small retail business. I was there for about two years.

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

I believe it’s beneficial to have a combination of education and experience that enables councilmembers to be effective, regardless of previous political or government experience. I also believe that it’s important for councilmembers to bring something unique to the table for the benefit of the council and the entire community.

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