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 Deborah Scott, District 1
 Councilwoman Scott is a native of Alabama, but has been a District One resident of Chattanooga for 25 years. Prior to running for City Council, she retired from a career in education and nursing. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Alabama, as well as two Master's Degrees, in Counseling & Guidance and in Communications. While teaching high school in Birmingham she attended UAB, earning a Bachelor of Science of Nursing. After moving to Chattanooga she obtainted a Master's Degree in Nursing with specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner from UTC. Councilwoman Scott and Wayne, her husband of 31 years, reside on Mountain Creek Road. They are members of Red Bank Church of Christ. Councilwoman Scott's philosophy of governance is predicated on 3 main goals: fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability. She believes fiscal policy should be prioritized according to resident needs, with the most important needs being safety and infrastructure. She believes the most effective governments promote full disclosure and that elected officials have a duty to inform and educate residents about administrative problems, government actions, and issues that impact them. "When residents know more, government accountability will follow." E-mail address: scott_d@mail.chattanooga.gov Phone: 425-7858 Fax: 757-4875 Mailing Address: Chattanooga City Council
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