Scott Lassiter

Economy

The economic issues facing Wake County are different from those facing other parts of the state. We have job openings but we have to make sure they are attainable for those already living here. Our young people need opportunities waiting for them when they graduate. Schools, community colleges, and our universities must partner with employers to ensure that students have the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. Learn more

Scott fully believes that it's not the government's place to create jobs or choose winners and losers in business. Instead, he wants the government to foster an environment where innovation is rewarded and success is accessible to all. Learn more

Education

Schools have to be a safe place for students to learn and for staff to work. Scott knows counselors, social workers, administrators and school resource officers have their place but he won't shy away from the real problem for some of our students- a lack of parental involvement and support. Traditional public schools hold a special place in Scott's heart. He knows the vast majority of school children in North Carolina will attend public schools and their success directly contributes to the success of our state. He also understands that every child is unique and parents, not politicians, should have the ultimate say in a child's education. That's why Scott wants to empower traditional public school with charter school-like flexibility and give parents options to best serve their student. Scott knows that educators must be compensated at a level that attracts the best and brightest and that keeps them in the field if they are effective. Teachers need to be able to teach and students need to be able to learn. Scott believes discipline is required for that to happen. Learn more

Scott has worked to support the family farmer, increase efforts in agricultural, technical, and environmental education, and clean up illegal dumping while he's been Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor. He also believes that the government can't solve every problem alone. He knows our community's strength is everyone's responsibility and will seek to partner with business leaders, universities, schools and municipalities in supporting policies that are best for District 13. Learn more

Scott believes North Carolina's schools should be the pride of the nation. He knows firsthand that in order to make that happen the state has to do more to fund the recruitment and retention of the best talent to serve our students. Those professionals have to be equipped with excellent curriculum resources, fairly compensated, and given the respect they deserve whether they be a bus driver, a teacher, a nurse, a custodian, or the principal. Learn more

Scott has a problem with students who aren't passing basic competency standards being routinely promoted to the next grade level only to fall further behind. He believes students should be taught the truth about America- that it is not without flaws but remains the best hope for freedom, democracy, and opportunity in the world. As a former American History teacher he's done just that and empowered students to make their world a better place. He sees students being labeled with pseudo-disabilities and given excuses to fail that are outside of their control instead of being challenged to reach their full potential. Scott knows that each child, regardless of color, creed, national origin, socio-economic status, or any other categorization, is uniquely capable in the right environment. Understanding that North Carolina and Wake County continue to attract high paying careers, Scott wants to ensure that our students graduate with the skills necessary to access them. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

North Carolina was once known as ''The Good Roads State.'' Today, that almost sounds like a joke when you see the traffic and congestion in our district. Roads and other infrastructure must be improved before they become clogged from new development, not years later. Scott is ready to get back to basics to ensure that we have excellent transportation systems, access to safe and affordable utilities, and properly maintained public property. Learn more

The government has some basic functions. However, Scott has seen some policymakers spend so much time attempting to solve every societal issue that they forget their primary responsibilities. Infrastructure is chief among them. Transportation systems like roads, highways, ports, rail-lines , and airports are hugely important to our state and community. Learn more