Scott Simon (politician)

Scott Michael Simon, Sr. (born June 1961), is a residential designer from Abita Springs, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 74.

Scott Michael Simon, Sr.
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2008
Preceded byMike Strain
Personal details
BornJune 1961
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Connie Simon
ResidenceAbita Springs, Louisiana
Alma materTulane University
ProfessionResidential Designer

Simon is a residential/commercial designer and planner. He received his Master of Arts in Architecture from Tulane University in New Orleans.[1] Simon is a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[2] First elected in 2007, he took office in 2008 to succeed current Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Simon was re-elected in 2011.

Political experience

Simon has had the following political experience:

  • Louisiana state representative, 2008–present
  • President, Jaycees Bridge City Council[1]

Current legislative committees

Simon has been a member of the:

  • Health and Welfare, Chair[1]

Caucuses/Non-Legislative committees

Simon has been a member of:

  • Freshman Caucus
  • Northshore Federation Legislative Caucus[1]

Professional experience

Simon has had the following professional experience:

  • Residential/Commercial Designer and Planner
  • President, Jaycees Bridge City Council[1]

Organizations

Simon has been a member of the following organizations:

  • Member, Governors Office of Disability Affairs
  • Member, New Heights Therapy Riding Center
  • Member, Families Helping Families
  • Member, TARC
  • UBoard Member, St Jane de Chantal
  • Youth Director, St Jane de Chantal Youth Director
  • Member, St. Tammany Home Builders Association
  • Member, Northshore Republican Men’'s Club
  • Member, West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, West St. Tammany FFA Alumni Association
  • Sponsor, Friends of Scouting
  • Adult Leader, Boy Scouts of America Troop 610
  • Sponsor, Northshore Cajun Dancer
  • President, Abita Springs Elementary PTO
  • Fundraiser and Builder, CJ Finn Ball Park
  • President, Abita Springs Recreation District 11
  • Coordinator, Youth Mission Work
  • Coordinator, St. Jane de Chantal CYO
  • Member, St. Jane de Chantal Parish Pastoral Council[1]

Committee assignments
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
  • Commerce
  • Health and Welfare

References
  1. "Representative Scott Simon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  2. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Simon
Louisiana House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mike Strain		 Louisiana House of Representatives (District 74)
2008–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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