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Scott is the President of Senoia Enterprises, Inc, which is responsible for the redevelopment of historic Senoia. He also serves as the President of Nic & Norman's Inc, a restaurant located in Senoia. Before these roles, Scott was the President of Riverwood Studios Inc, operating as Raleigh Studios - Atlanta. Earlier in his career, he spent six years as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Canada's largest independent leasing company. 

Scott Tigchelaar for Senoia Mayor Platform

Scott's bid for mayor is his first run for public office.

Said, "Surplus revenue should be prioritized to pay down debt, lower costs of living where possible, or provide tangible benefits to citizens through City improvements."

Believes that "surplus revenue should be prioritized to pay down debt, lower costs of living where possible, or provide tangible benefits to citizens through City improvements."

Believes Senoia needs "experienced, bottom-line oriented business common sense to achieve more with less."

- Believes that "surplus revenue should be prioritized to pay down debt, lower costs of living where possible, or provide tangible benefits to citizens through City improvements."
- Believes Senoia needs "experienced, bottom-line oriented business common sense to achieve more with less."

Economy

Believes the city should actively partner with the county and school board in planning for future schools.

- Believes the city should actively partner with the county and school board in planning for future schools.

Public Services

Supports "architecturally appropriate infill" in downtown Senoia to enhance vitality, create a more efficient commercial tax base, and reduce the need for raising residential taxes.

- Supports "architecturally appropriate infill" in downtown Senoia to enhance vitality, create a more efficient commercial tax base, and reduce the need for raising residential taxes.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 9, 2025, Scott Tigchelaar did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Working with Explore Newnan-Coweta, Inc to develop a trolley system that would connect Newnan, Senoia, Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, and the Bouckaert Farm on the Chattahoochee River in South Fulton.

Supports protecting key corridors and gateways, such as Highway 16, with redevelopment controls to ensure architectural appropriateness and higher quality growth.

Supports more sidewalks in downtown Senoia and broader connectivity through multi-use trails.

Plans to expand downtown parking capacity using "smart striping and sidewalks."

- Working with Explore Newnan-Coweta, Inc to develop a trolley system that would connect Newnan, Senoia, Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, and the Bouckaert Farm on the Chattahoochee River in South Fulton.
- Supports protecting key corridors and gateways, such as Highway 16, with redevelopment controls to ensure architectural appropriateness and higher quality growth.
- Supports more sidewalks in downtown Senoia and broader connectivity through multi-use trails.
- Plans to expand downtown parking capacity using "smart striping and sidewalks."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Supports tax incentives for the film industry.

- Working with Explore Newnan-Coweta, Inc to develop a trolley system that would connect Newnan, Senoia, Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, and the Bouckaert Farm on the Chattahoochee River in South Fulton.

As of October 9, 2025, Scott Tigchelaar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 