Description: Scott Sanford embodies the best of McKinney, a man of faith, family, and service. Scott is a Executive Pastor at Cottonwood Creek Church.As a fifth-generation Texan, his life has been dedicated to serving others.
Scott is a life-long Texan, and a Baylor Bear for about half of that time. He earned BBA and MTax degrees, and maintains a CPA license in the State of Texas. His career path includes positions at Ernst & Young, and ownership in two franchise endeavors. Scott has served Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX since 1997 and is currently the Executive Pastor. He married Shelly Parks in 1987. They live in McKinney, the heart of the 70th House District. Their son Ryan, daughter-in-law Jaclyn, their daughter Lauren
In Austin, Scott has served on multiple committees including the House of Representatives Public Education Committee, Health & Human Services Committee, Urban Affairs Committee, Land & Resource Management Committee, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, and Corrections Committee. He currently serves on the Ways & Means Committee, Insurance Committee, and House Administration Committee. Scott enjoys fishing, but likes catching even better. He is a water and snow skiing enthusiast, but not at the same t
As a CPA and former business owner, Scott believes that we must hold the line and reduce the size and intrusive reach of government instead. Families, businesses and nonprofits all across Texas live and operate on a budget and our state government must do the same.