Scott Michael Simon, Sr. (born June 1961), is a residential designer from
Abita Springs,
Louisiana
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, who is a
Republican member of the
Louisiana House of Representatives
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from District 74.
Simon is a residential/commercial designer and planner. He received his
Master of Arts
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in Architecture from
Tulane University
Tulane University, officially the Tulane University of Louisiana, is a private university, private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by seven young medical doctors, it turned into ...
in
.
Simon is a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus.
Project Vote Smart - Rep. Simon
/ref> First elected in 2007, he took office in 2008 to succeed current Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain
Mike may refer to:
Animals
* Mike (cat), cat and guardian of the British Museum
* Mike the Headless Chicken, chicken that lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off
* Mike (chimpanzee), a chimpanzee featured in several books and documen ...
. 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
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*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
References
External links
Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Scott SimonLegislative profile from Project Vote SmartBiography from Project Vote Smart
*Campaign contributions
20092007
1961 births
American politicians with disabilities
21st-century American legislators
Living people
American architects
Republican Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Politicians with paraplegia
Tulane University alumni
People from Abita Springs, Louisiana
Catholics from Louisiana
21st-century Louisiana politicians
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