Get to Know Scott
Scott Furgeson is a successful small business owner, a public servant, and a proud father. A lifetime resident of Shelbyville, Scott started working in the restaurant business washing dishes at Cagney’s Pizza King at age 14. Now, the owner of Cagney’s and a City Councilman, Scott has spent his life serving people – whether it’s his satisfied customers or Shelbyville’s citizens.
Scott has a proven track record. As the former mayor of Shelbyville and 4th Ward Councilman, he has championed accountability and responsiveness of city government; attracted new, high-paying jobs; retained and expanded local businesses; and attracted new opportunities to Shelbyville, from recreation to housing to higher education.
Scott is married to his wife, Susan Mann Furgeson, and is the father of three children: Alex Furgeson, Drew Furgeson, and Del Denney.