Scott Lassiter, a senior in social studies education and former student body treasurer, is currently a candidate for Apex Town Councilman.  

Before entering the race for town councilman, Lassiter had an extensive past working with Student Government, which includes a three-term senate position and student body treasurer, he said.  

As a senator, Lassiter was involved in creating textbook rental programs and was chairman of the tuition and fees committee, but Lassiter never finished his term as treasurer.  

“I resigned out of protest,” he said. “There were problems with budgeting restrictions and the University was not letting students have a say in how to spend their student fees.” 

“I hope things have gotten better now, but in all honesty, myself, and the position of student body treasurer, was rendered ineffective,”  Lassiter said.  

Thomas Lamm, the current student body treasurer, has a different outlook on the treasurer position. “The effectiveness of the office is directly related to the effort you are willing to put into the position,” he said.  

Budget restrictions are of more relevance today then ever, and although student government does not receive state funding, and therefore is not affected as greatly by budget cuts, student government has lowered spending and is taking the time to evaluate where the money is going, Lamm said.  

Lamm has always made serving the students a top priotrity. “If the treasurer is doing what he should be doing, which is advocating on behalf of the students, then there should not be too much trouble,” he said.  

When addressing his current campaign and reflecting on his history with politics on campus, the resignation from his position as treasurer will not hurt his chances of getting elected to Apex Town Council, Lassiter said.  

“[The resignation] will absolutely not hurt my chances. I was not forced out, I resigned from my own free will,” he said. “I was better equipped to help the University by being a regular student, so what I did was right for me, and for N.C. State.”  

Lassiter, who has lived in Apex his whole life, said that it is the love for the town that has led him to enter the election.   

“I love the town of Apex, and I have never gone to far away,” he said. “I have been extremely involved in the town my whole life.” He is currently an Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources commissioner and has been named Town of Apex Volunteer of the Year, Lassiter said.

Lassiter’s passion for the town of Apex is clear to his peers as well. Jay Dawkins, a senior in civil engineering, has worked with Lassiter and spoke of Lassiter’s passion.  

“Apex Town Council is a great fit for Scott [Lassiter] because he cares so much for his hometown,” Dawkins said. “He has an incredibly warm heart, brings energy into any room, and lives life to the fullest.”

Excited for the future, Lassiter has gained the support of state senator Richard Stevens and is focusing on getting elected. “The first step is to get elected, and from there, I am looking forward to making a difference in my hometown,”  he said.