Meet Scott

Scott Urbanowski has dedicated his life to civic engagement and helping people realize their power.

A proud "process geek", Scott has experience working the polls on seven Election Days; helping test tabulators; and becoming a notary public. Scott volunteered for historic campaigns that amended Michigan's Constitution to make redistricting fair and expand voters' rights. His experience, plus his knowledge of election administration and other governmental procedures, will serve our diverse, dynamic county well.

Scott has been involved in a number of organizations focused on civic engagement, education, the environment, and West Michigan's economy. Just weeks after graduating from Central Michigan University, he was unanimously elected to lead West Michigan's largest council of an international Christian service organization; under his leadership, the council greatly increased its charitable support while still balancing its budget during the worst recession in decades.

Scott's professional background centers around marketing and communications, with a focus on writing and digital media. He has spearheaded or contributed to numerous successful communications efforts. With his help, a nationwide organization exceeded three multi-million-dollar quarterly fundraising goals. He also helped a long-standing local nonprofit increase its contributions and grants by 74% year-over-year. Scott has also worked in a number of blue-collar jobs, including as a bartender, a seasonal tax professional, and a seasonal retail employee at Woodland Mall. Scott understands the struggles that ordinary people face - because he has faced them himself.

Scott first moved to Kentwood with his family in 1988. He enjoys reading; cheering for the CMU Chippewas; and hiking Kent County's numerous trails. (His favorites are the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, North Country Trail, and Paul Henry Thornapple Trail.)