Scott Simon (politician)

Scott Michael Simon, Sr.
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2008
Preceded by Mike Strain
Personal details
Born June 1961
Political party Republican
Spouse Connie Simon
Residence(s) Abita Springs, Louisiana
Alma mater Tulane University
Profession Residential Designer

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. 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.

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