Tom Scott, a local businessman, has officially thrown his hat in the ring for Clearfield County Commissioner. He will vie for a slot in the November election through the Democratic primary.
Scott was born, raised and lived his entire life in Clearfield County. Currently, he and his wife, Mari Lynn Martini Scott, reside in the DuBois area. He has been self-employed his entire adult life.
He was involved in the day-to-day operation of the former Herb and Tom Gateway Markets, which had locations in Clearfield, DuBois, Kylertown and Ridgway. He is the owner of Gateway Enterprises, which consists of Gateway Auto Sales, Gateway U-Haul and rental real estate properties.
He has also been involved in local auto racing for decades as a driver, long-time car owner and served as track manager at the former Clearfield Mountain Speedway.
Scott is a 1980 graduate of DuBois Area Schools and attended DuBois Business College.
“I’d like to use my practical and business experience to keep Clearfield County moving forward. We are blessed with natural historic beauty that lies in the heart of the PA Wilds,” he said.
“We are also fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources in our coal, timber and gas reserves. Couple these attributes with the fact that we are bisected by I-80, U.S. Route 219 and major railway systems leaves us poised to lead the Commonwealth in the creation of family sustaining jobs.
I think that given the opportunity with my entrepreneurial experience, we can make that happen.”
Scott believes that an elected official must see that tax dollars are spent in as an efficient manner as possible. “The taxpayers of the county deserve no less”, he added.
Scott is looking forward to the political campaign and being able to serve the people of Clearfield County.