Scott Simon (politician) explained
| Scott Michael Simon, Sr. |
| State House: | Louisiana |
| State: | Louisiana |
| District: | 74th |
| Term Start: | January 14, 2008 |
| Preceded: | Mike Strain |
| Succeeded: | Incumbent |
| Birth Date: | June 1961 |
| Spouse: | Connie Simon |
| Alma Mater: | Tulane University |
| Residence: | Abita Springs, Louisiana |
| Profession: | Residential Designer |
| Party: | Republican |
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.
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
Current legislative committees
Simon has been a member of the:
- Health and Welfare, Chair
Caucuses/Non-Legislative committees
Simon has been a member of:
- Freshman Caucus
- Northshore Federation Legislative Caucus
Professional experience
Simon has had the following professional experience:
- Residential/Commercial Designer and Planner
- President, Jaycees Bridge City Council
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
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
- Commerce
- Health and Welfare
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Representative Scott Simon's Biography. Project Vote Smart. 21 November 2012.
- http://votesmart.org/summary.php?can_id=93709 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Simon
