Scott Martin is a lifelong resident of Lancaster County with deep roots in our community. One of seven children, his father was a law enforcement officer and his mother a school teacher. Together, Scott’s parents instilled in him and his siblings the core values he has carried with him his entire life.

Scott is a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School where he was a PIAA and National Heavyweight wrestling champion, and Millersville University where he graduated with a degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice. At Millersville, Scott became a three-time First Team PSAC Defensive Tackle and two-time All-American. After graduation Scott played professional football in the Arena Football League; he has been inducted into numerous sporting Halls of Fame for both his wrestling and football careers.

Before entering public service, Scott was successful in the private sector as a licensed Realtor and local landlord. He then went on to become the Director of Lancaster County’s Youth Intervention Center, where he oversaw the effective operation of a $5.5 million budget, 150 employee organization. In 2007, Scott Martin was elected by the people of Lancaster County as County Commissioner to clean up what had become a dysfunctional and ineffective government. As Commissioner, Scott never voted for a tax increase while historically reducing the size and debt of county government and debt, and reducing costs for taxpayers through privatization and public employee benefit reform — all while delivering the quality services residents deserve.

In 2016, the people of his community sent Scott to Harrisburg to be their voice in the State Senate. Since then, he has kept his word to put politics aside and focus on the issues that matter to our community: protecting taxpayers, supporting education, preserving our agricultural community, working for public safety, and much more. His ability to bring together people of varied backgrounds and interests has served him well, with numerous pieces of legislation he authored becoming law.

Long active in the local community, Scott has served with local numerous charities, as a youth sports coach, and gave his time and effort to groups like the United Way of Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau. He has been recognized for his community service by numerous organizations and has been awarded the JDCAP President’s Award, the YWCA Lancaster Ally Award, the County of Lancaster’s Spirit of Good Government Award, and the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania President’s Award among others.

Scott and his wife, Amber, own and operate a successful small business. They live in Martic Township with their four children and six dogs and cats.