Larry R. Scott Explained

Larry Scott
Office:	Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 62nd district
Predecessor:	Donald Bratton
Term Start:	January 3, 2015
Birth Date:	24 March 1952
Education:	University of Texas at Austin (BS)
Party:	Republican

Larry Ray Scott (born March 24, 1952) is an American businessman, engineer, and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Scott was born on March 24, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Scott worked as an engineer and was the president of Lynx Petroleum Consultants, an oil and gas company based in Hobbs, New Mexico.^{[2] [3]} Scott is the member of the Republican Party.^[4]

SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election.^[1] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Larry Scott. Ballotpedia. July 7, 2020.
2. Web site: Larry Scott. 2020-11-19. Ballotpedia. en.
3. Web site: Lynx Petroleum Consultants Inc - Company Profile and News. 2020-11-19. Bloomberg.com. en.
4. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. 2020-11-19. www.nmlegis.gov.
5. Web site: New Mexico lawmakers back mandatory police body cameras, also passing economic recovery bill. SFGATE. June 22, 2020. July 7, 2020.