U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 1st District
Tim Scott is recognized both locally and statewide for his consistent efforts to stand up for the rights of all South Carolina taxpayers.
He served for 13 years on Charleston County Council. During his 13‐year tenure, Tim never voted for a tax increase.
Tim is a leader; he was elected Chairman 4 times, Vice‐Chairman 4 times and chairman of the Economic Development Committee 5 times.
Tim was elected to the SC House of Representatives in 2008 and was elected Chairman of the Freshman Caucus.
The Club for Growth’s Conservative Score Card rated Tim as one of the most conservative members of the House. He earned 1 of only 11 “A” Ratings in the SC House of Representatives. The Club for Growth has endorsed Tim for Congress in the 1st Congressional District among a crowded primary field because of Tim’s fight for lower taxes, decreased spending and individual liberty.
He received the “Friend of the Taxpayer” commendation from the SC Association of Tax Payers. Tim voted to eliminate automatic pay increases for county council members while on county council.
Tim has consistently fought to bring high‐quality jobs to SC. He was intimately involved in both phases of recruiting Boeing to Charleston (first phase as Chairman of County Council and second phase as a State Representative, Dist. 117). He has helped attract over 20,122 jobs to SC; Daimler Chrysler (now Mercedes), Verizon, Force Protection, Global Aeronautica, Vought Alenia and many others.
Tim served as Chairman of the Emergency Operations Center 4 times during hurricane evacuations and other emergencies.
He was the owner of Tim Scott Allstate and has been awarded SC Agency Owner of the Year. He served as Co‐ Chairman of the Financial Services Committee of the Allstate National Advisory Board from 2004‐2008. He was also a partner of Pathway Real Estate Group, LLC.
Tim graduated from Charleston Southern University in 1988, B.S. in Political Science. Was awarded the Distinguished Service Award and Alumnus of the Year award by CSU.
Past & Present Board Memberships include: CSU Board of Visitors, former member of the Board of South Carolinians for Healthy Family Formation, Midland Park Ministries, The College of Charleston Business School Board of Governors, Roper St. Francis Hospital Foundation (2004‐2008), Board of Trustees for Seacoast Church (2001‐2008) and a past board member of Palmetto Family Council (a SC affiliate of Focus on the Family)
