Scott Simon (politician)

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Scott Michael Simon, Sr. (born June 1961), is an architect 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. Simon is a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus. 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.

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Political experience

Simon has had the following political experience:

• Louisiana state representative, 2008-present
• President, Jaycees Bridge City Council

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Current legislative committees

Simon has been a member of the:

• Health and Welfare, Chair

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Caucuses/Non-Legislative committees

Simon has been a member of:

• Freshman Caucus
• Northshore Federation Legislative Caucus

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Professional experience

Simon has had the following professional experience:

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

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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

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Committee assignments

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

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References

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External links

• Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Scott Simon
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007

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