Scott Ott Resigning from Lehigh County Commissioner Board, Moving to Texas for Wife's Ministry Work
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May 7, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lehigh County Commissioner Scott Ott Resigns, Family Moves to Texas for Wife’s Ministry Work Lehigh County Commissioner-at-Large Scott Ott announced his resignation from the Board today with 19 months left in a four-year term. His family will move to Texas where his wife, Stephanie, has been hired by a church as full-time director of children’s ministry. The resignation takes effect May 30. The Board begins the normal process of appointing a Republican to fulfill the unexpired portion of Ott’s term. Ott was elected in 2011, and has served as the Board’s vice chair, as well as chairing several committees. His full-time job as a writer and video commentator for PJTV.com makes it possible for him to work from “any place in the world where they have a good internet connection.” “Stephanie has a calling to serve Jesus through children’s ministry,” Ott said, “and I’m delighted to be able to support that calling. I admire her passion and dedication to both the Lord and to our family.” The couple worked together directing children’s ministry for five years at a camp in Zionsville, and Stephanie was, most recently, part-time director of children’s ministry at a church in Allentown. Ott expressed regret that he won’t get to be here for the outcome of some of the work he and his colleagues have begun. “We’ve accomplished much on the Board of Commissioners to help restrain spending, to reject waste and to reform the process, to make county government more sustainable and effective in the long run,” Ott said. “But there’s a lot more to do, and I’m confident that my colleagues will continue to work hard at it.” “From the beginning, this has been a team effort, built on principle, not politics or personality,” he said. “During my time on the Board, perhaps my greatest honor was nominating Lisa Scheller as chair. She’s a leader who understands organizational structure, budgets, labor negotiations and how to craft sound policy.” — 30 —
Scott Ott Resigning from Lehigh County Commissioner Board, Moving to Texas for Wife's Ministry Work
Lehigh County Commissioner-at-Large Scott Ott announced his resignation from the Board today with 19 months left in a four-year term. His family will move to Texas where his wife, Stephanie, has been hired by a church as full-time director of children’s ministry. The resignation takes effect May 30. The Board begins the normal process of appointing a Republican to fulfill the unexpired portion of Ott’s term.
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May 7, 2014!!!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!!
Lehigh County Commissioner Scott Ott Resigns, !Family Moves to
Texas for Wifes Ministry Work!!!
Lehigh County Commissioner-at-Large Scott Ott announced his
resignation from the Board today with 19 months left in a four-year
term. His family will move to Texas where his wife, Stephanie, has
been hired by a church as full-time director of childrens ministry.
!!The resignation takes effect May 30. The Board begins the normal
process of appointing a Republican to fulfill the unexpired portion
of Otts term. !!Ott was elected in 2011, and has served as the
Boards vice chair, as well as chairing several committees. His
full-time job as a writer and video commentator for PJTV.com makes
it possible for him to work from any place in the world where they
have a good internet connection. !!Stephanie has a calling to serve
Jesus through childrens ministry, Ott said, and Im delighted to be
able to support that calling. I admire her passion and dedication
to both the Lord and to our family. !!The couple worked together
directing childrens ministry for five years at a camp in
Zionsville, and Stephanie was, most recently, part-time director of
childrens ministry at a church in Allentown.!!Ott expressed regret
that he wont get to be here for the outcome of some of the work he
and his colleagues have begun. !!Weve accomplished much on the
Board of Commissioners to help restrain spending, to reject waste
and to reform the process, to make county government more
sustainable and effective in the long run, Ott said. But theres a
lot more to do, and Im confident that my colleagues will continue
to work hard at it.!!From the beginning, this has been a team
effort, built on principle, not politics or personality, he said.
During my time on the Board, perhaps my greatest honor was
nominating Lisa Scheller as chair. Shes a leader who understands
organizational structure, budgets, labor negotiations and how to
craft sound policy. !!!!
