Rep. Greg Scott's Biography
Greg Scott believes government works best when it never loses sight of the people it serves.
Born and raised in Norristown, Greg grew up in a community that taught him the values of hard work, service, and resilience. Raised by his mother, Peggy, and supported by a village of mentors, neighbors, teachers, and first responders, he learned early that leadership is measured not by titles, but by a willingness to show up when people need help.
That commitment to service began young. As a teenager, Greg became Norristown’s first Junior Borough Councilman and joined the Norristown Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. He later became an EMT and today continues his service as a proud member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting disaster relief efforts, or serving his neighbors on the front lines, Greg has dedicated much of his life to answering calls for help.
A formative moment came in sixth grade when Greg met President Bill Clinton during a visit to Pennsylvania. After asking the president questions about health care and education, he watched as that conversation helped spark a return visit and a new education initiative for his hometown. For Greg, it was a powerful lesson: government can make a difference when leaders listen.
After earning degrees from Chestnut Hill College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Greg built a career in public service, working in Congress, leading community development initiatives, mentoring local students, and teaching civic engagement in the same schools he once attended.
In 2015, at just 28 years old, Greg was elected as the first Black Magisterial District Judge in Montgomery County history and the youngest sitting judge in Pennsylvania. On the bench, he became a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, helping to expand pretrial services, support housing stability initiatives, and create alternatives that gave young people opportunities to move beyond mistakes and toward brighter futures.
Today, Greg serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he fights for stronger public schools, affordable and accessible health care, safer communities, and a justice system that values accountability and opportunity alike. Throughout his career, his focus has remained unchanged: ensuring that every person—regardless of their ZIP code, income, or background—has a fair chance to succeed.
Greg is married and resides in Norristown with his growing family. He remains deeply rooted in the community that raised him and honored to serve the people and neighborhoods he has called home his entire life.