About Me
Hi, I’m Scott Lau. I was born and raised here in Sacramento’s District 7. I’m the son of immigrant parents who worked long hours so I could live a better life. My father was a restaurant waiter from British Hong Kong. My mother immigrated from China and now works for the U.S. Postal Service. We didn’t have much but we had discipline, family, and big dreams.
Growing up in Land Park and Greenhaven I I attended local public schools and graduated from C.K. McClatchy, but I didn’t always fit in.
I was the quiet kid with hand-me-downs, thick glasses, and no brand-name clothes.
My parents moved us across neighborhoods to pursue “better” schools which took its toll. Still, I pushed forward to join academic clubs, serve in Key Club, play sports, and work with the school newspaper. Every step was a small fight to find belonging and purpose.
After high school I was lost. I dropped out of college and didn’t know where I was headed.
One day, I found myself stuck in traffic due to a confusing road project.
I wondered, “Who makes these decisions and how can I fix them?”.
I soon learned it was a city planner’s doing and repeatedly tried to reach out to our elected representative. Sadly, my calls were never returned. The frustration that followed sparked my journey into urban planning
I enrolled at Arizona State University online while working full-time to earn my bachelor’s in Urban Planning with honors. I then earned my MBA from Texas A&M Corpus Christi to learn how business and government intersect. Today, I’m leading Emergency Planning Coordination for the State of California. Most importantly, I’ve built a life rooted in resilience, purpose, and service.
I’ve walked a path of hardship many working families know all too well. Now I’m running for City Council as your neighbor.
From preschool to policymaker, I’ve lived the struggle and learned our systems. Now I want to make them work for us.
This campaign is about more than politics.
It’s about making sure every child, worker, and family has a fair chance.
About Me
Hi, I’m Scott Lau. I was born and raised here in Sacramento’s District 7. I’m the son of immigrant parents who worked long hours so I could live a better life. My father was a restaurant waiter from British Hong Kong. My mother immigrated from China and now works for the U.S. Postal Service. We didn’t have much but we had discipline, family, and big dreams.
Growing up in Land Park and Greenhaven I I attended local public schools and graduated from C.K. McClatchy, but I didn’t always fit in.
I was the quiet kid with hand-me-downs, thick glasses, and no brand-name clothes.
My parents moved us across neighborhoods to pursue “better” schools which took its toll. Still, I pushed forward to join academic clubs, serve in Key Club, play sports, and work with the school newspaper. Every step was a small fight to find belonging and purpose.
After high school I was lost. I dropped out of college and didn’t know where I was headed.
One day, I found myself stuck in traffic due to a confusing road project. I wondered, “Who makes these decisions and how can I fix them?”. I soon learned it was a city planner’s doing and repeatedly tried to reach out to our elected representative. Sadly, my calls were never returned. The frustration that followed sparked my journey into urban planning.
I enrolled at Arizona State University online while working full-time to earn my bachelor’s in Urban Planning with honors. I then earned my MBA from Texas A&M Corpus Christi to learn how business and government intersect. Today, I’m leading Emergency Planning Coordination for the State of California. Most importantly, I’ve built a life rooted in resilience, purpose, and service.
I’ve walked a path of hardship many working families know all too well. Now I’m running for City Council as your neighbor.
From preschool to policymaker, I’ve lived the struggle and learned our systems. Now I want to make them work for us.
This campaign is about more than politics.
It’s about making sure every child, worker, and family has a fair chance.
I’m ready to serve.
Let’s build a Sacramento that works for us all.