Jim Scott (Virginia)
James M. "Jim" Scott is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 53 from 1992 to 2014.
Scott did not seek re-election in 2013. His seat was filled by Democrat Marcus Simon.
Scott served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Northern Virginia Planning District Commission.[1]
Biography
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. His professional experience includes working as a Consultant on Community Affairs for Inova Health System.
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.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
2009
In 2009, Scott was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Christopher Merola in the General Election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 53 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Scott (D)
|
13,022 | |||
| (R) | 8,173 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Delegate Jim Scott official website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Richmond Sunlight profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 53 1992–2014 |
Succeeded by Marcus Simon (D) |
