Jim Scott
| Jim Scott | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 53 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | |
| Master's | University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, George Mason University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/11/1938 | |
| Place of birth | Galax, VA | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Christopher Merola is the son on Italian immigrants, whose lives were saved by the US Army during WW II. He is a new media consultant that has worked for two Republican Members of Congress.
Scott currently works as a consultant on community affairs for Inova Health System. He has previously served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Northern Virginia Planning District Commission.[1]
Scott earned his B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1960, his M.A. in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1965, and his M.P.A. from George Mason University in 1982.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Scott served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Scott served on the following committees:
- Privileges and Elections
- Elections Subcommittee
- Appropriations
- Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee
- Higher Education Subcommittee
- Technology Oversight and Government Activities Subcommittee
- Transportation Subcommittee
- Militia, Police and Public Safety
- Subcommittee #3
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2380 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.
- HB 2382 Governor's Advisory Board for National and Community Service; established.
- HB 2668 Fair Housing Law; unlawful discrimination when based on sexual orientation.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Scott won re-election to District 53 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Scott was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Christopher Merola in the General Election. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 53 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Scott (D)
|
13,022 | |||
| (R) | 8,173 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Scott received $82,605 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Scott's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Democratic Party | $10,939 |
| Scott, Jim | $10,000 |
| Scott, Jim | $5,000 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $3,000 |
| Young, Robert A | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $82,605 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Scott's 2009 campaign:[6]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Virginia | $12,131 |
| Jim Scott | $10,000 |
| West*Group | $4,126 |
| John M. Toups | $3,000 |
| Northern Virginia Association of Realtors | $3,000 |
External links
- Delegate Jim Scott official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Scott
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Scott
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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Succeeded by NA |
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