Who is Greg Scott?
A native of Norristown, Greg Scott was raised by a village led by his mother, Peggy and saw first hand the definition of hard work, grit and determination. His mother Peggy, active in the Norristown community instilled a sense of public and community service in him at an early age.
In 6th grade, Greg met President Bill Clinton
when he came to speak in Pennsylvania. Greg shook the President’s hand and asked him about health care and education policies. He challenged the President to put his money where his mouth is and shortly thereafter, President Clinton visited Greg’s school district to announce an education initiative at Norristown High School.
Through this experience, Greg saw how the government could work for the people.
Greg continues to serve our community on the frontlines as a volunteer firefighter for Fairmount Engine Company #2.
During the pandemic, Greg stepped up and mobilized the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to provide over 2,000 COVID tests and distribute over 3,200 vaccines for our community through a partnership with private and public entities within the community.
Greg went on to earn degrees from Chestnut Hill College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Greg also taught a “Liberty and Law” class as part of the civic program for Eisenhower Middle School, where he attended, so students could learn how the government can, and should, work to better our lives. Greg continues to be a high school mentor to many students in the Norristown school district.
After college, Greg served on the staff of two members of the United State Congress and went on to become the Chief of Staff at an education and community development nonprofit, founded by Kenny Gamble, a noted civic and entertainment industry leader.
In 2015, Greg ran, and was elected as a Magisterial District Judge
Upon his commission, he became the first Black District Judge in Montgomery County history and the youngest sitting judge in Pennsylvania.
On the bench, Greg is dedicated to the lives of the deserving individuals that appear before him. He has become a leading voice for understanding trauma and its impact on citizens appearing in court rooms and has helped to create programs aimed at reducing recidivism and helping constituents attain access to services to assist with their mental health and well-being.
During his tenure as Magisterial District Judge, Greg:
Created an alternative adjudication program which provided young people that were truant or facing criminal charges the option of taking a public safety course to clear their record.
Helped Montgomery County reform its bail practices through our new pretrial services program. This provides assurance that people have access to quality legal representation and are diverted to applicable treatment programs for those suffering from Mental Health and Substance Abuse crises.
Advocated for a housing program called EPIC for those who are facing housing or rent insecuring.