INTEGRITY & PROVEN LEADERSHIP
Marquette
Greene-Scott
Marquette Greene-Scott is a dedicated public servant, currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem of Iowa Colony, Texas, where she holds Position 3 on the City Council. Born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana, she comes from a working-class family, the youngest of five children born to Beatrice Greene and the late Joseph Greene, a Vietnam veteran who proudly served three tours. Marquette’s upbringing in a close-knit, small town shaped her belief that communities thrive when they take care of each other.
In 2010, Marquette made a brave move to Texas, seeking better opportunities to support her daughter, Kaitlyn, as a single mom. She knows firsthand the challenges families face—the sleepless nights worrying about finances, the balancing act of raising a child while holding down a job, and the constant push to provide a better life. Marquette often credits her community and support system, living by the African proverb, “It takes a village.” Her journey to where she is today would not have been possible without the help of family, friends, and neighbors.
A firm believer in giving back, Marquette has a heart for service that spans her entire career. Before becoming an attorney, she spent 14 years teaching high school and college mathematics, working in schools where she could make a difference in students’ lives. Even as she juggled law school with raising a toddler, Marquette’s determination never wavered. Today, she practices law in both Texas and Louisiana, with a focus on helping families and individuals navigate personal crises. Whether it’s a family law case or a probate matter, Marquette brings compassion and a solution-oriented mindset to the table, always with an eye toward finding fair outcomes that help people move forward.
Marquette moved to Iowa Colony in 2019, drawn to the area’s small-town feel and sense of community—something she deeply values after her own experiences growing up in Louisiana. As a public servant, she does her homework, listens carefully to her neighbors, and approaches each decision with a deep sense of responsibility. For Marquette, leadership isn’t about political points; it’s about making real, lasting change that helps families thrive.
Marquette now looks forward to bringing her values and experience to the national stage as she runs for Congress in Texas’ 22nd District. As a mom, a former teacher, and a community leader, she is committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to succeed, just as she fought to create that opportunity for herself and her daughter.
LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of Southern University (Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education-Mathematics, 1993; Master of Science, Mathematics, 1997)
Graduate of Paul M. Hebert Law Center (Juris Doctorate/Bachelor of Civil Law, (2004)
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Omega Graduate Chapter
14 years teaching experience including both high school and college
Served as Mathematics Department Chair, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Small Business Owner, Marquette Greene-Young, Attorney at Law; Of Counsel, Griffin Law Firm, PLLC (Houston, R. Jason Griffin, Managing Attorney)
19 Years Practicing Law
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
My Vision & Mission
What I Believe
Platform
Iowa Colony is an expanding community and needs to be ready to accommodate both residential and commercial growth. I use my personal and professional experiences to make a difference in this community and continue working to help it grow smartly.
Infrastructure
Iowa Colony is the 2nd fastest growing city in the state of Texas and the fastest growing city in Brazoria County. Such dramatic growth causes a strain on infrastructure. Residents of Iowa Colony now must deal with traffic issues, frequent light flickers along with power and internet outages. These are the pains of a growing city. Growth is inevitable for if we stop growing, we cease to exist. As a council member I work diligently to help find innovative ways to grow. This includes working with the business community, including developers, to develop infrastructure growth including communication technology such as cell phone and Wi-Fi services. Since the pandemic, more people are working from home and these services are essential. Additionally, the traumatic effects of the events resulting from Winter Storm Uri highlight the importance of local government being more actively involved in the infrastructure of our community. We must put people before profit and hold us, as elected officials, accountable.
Economic Growth
Economic growth and infrastructure go hand in hand. It is important that the mayor and city council work together to drive where and how growth occurs by dealing with zoning and density levels. With population growth, more services such as gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. become necessary. We should not have to drive 30 minutes to go to a grocery store. The newly built businesses are a good start, but we have to do better to attract more businesses into the city which will generate revenue and help to fund the increasing infrastructure needs. We must do this while maintaining a rural, small-town identity. We must create an environment where we all thrive.
Building a Strong Community
To build a strong community, we must bridge the gap between all communities of Iowa Colony. It does not matter where you live, on a farm or in a subdivision, we all want what is best for Iowa Colony. It starts with getting to know our neighbors. We can work together to help our city reach its fullest potential. The city along with area businesses should sponsor events and activities for families to come out and get to know each other. As a city councilwoman, I have made it my mission to proactively reach out to all community members and work diligently to create events and activities here in Iowa Colony for our citizens. I worked with Land Tejas, the developer for Sterling Lakes and Sierra Vista, to bring the city together for Iowa Colony Day at Sterling Lakes. It was a huge success!
Veteran’s Initiatives
As the daughter of a Veteran, I understand the importance of providing support to those who sacrificed so much for us to have the freedoms that we enjoy daily. I have been a co-organizer for the City’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day events. Additionally, I am a part of Coffee Talk – Support Service Network, which aims to bring together a community of organizations to discuss solutions, ideas, resources, and best practices in an effort to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans.
"God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called"
