Jim Scott (Virginia politician)

James Martin Scott (June 11, 1938 – April 13, 2017) was an American politician and community affairs consultant. A Democrat, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 1991 by a margin of a single vote,[1] and served eleven terms, declining to seek re-election in 2013. He represented the city of Falls Church and part of Fairfax County, including Merrifield; since at least 2002, the district was numbered the 53rd.[2]

For other people named James Scott, see James Scott (disambiguation).
Jim Scott
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 53rd district
In office
January 8, 1992 – January 8, 2014
Preceded byBill Howell
Succeeded byMarcus Simon
Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from the Providence district
In office
January 1972 – July 1986
Succeeded byKatherine Hanley
Personal details
Born
James Martin Scott

(1938-06-11)June 11, 1938
Galax, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 2017(2017-04-13) (aged 78)
Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nancy Virginia Cromwell
ChildrenCasey, Mary Alice
ResidenceFairfax County, Virginia
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina
George Mason University
OccupationCommunity affairs consultant

Early and family life

Born in Galax, Virginia in 1938, Scott graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, receiving a B.A. in 1960; and M.A. in 1965. Upon moving to northern Virginia to work for the Inova Health System, Scott attended graduate classes at George Mason University, and received a master's degree in public affairs in 1982. His charitable work included through his United Church of Christ church, the Fairfax Partnership for Youth (board of directors), AHOME (Affordable Housing Opportunities Means Everyone), and the Fairfax Fair.[2]

Career

Scott worked as community affairs consultant for Inova Fairfax Hospital. He served, part-time, on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1972 to 1986. Other public service positions he held were on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Northern Virginia Planning District Commission, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (former chairman), Virginia Association of Counties (former President), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

In 2013 Scott announced that he would not run for reelection to the House of Delegates.[3] He endorsed Marcus Simon, his former aide turned real estate lawyer, who was elected his successor.[4]

Death

Jim Scott died on April 13, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 78 years old.[5]

References
  1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/james-m-scott-fairfax-county-delegate-in-virginia-legislature-dies-at-78/2017/04/20/f8fa6ac4-251a-11e7-b503-9d616bd5a305_story.html
  2. "Virginia House of Delegates – Session 2002 – Scott, James M. (Jim)". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  3. Lewis, Bob (April 3, 2013). "In Virginia reconvened session, Putney heads august class of retiring lawmakers bidding adieu". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  4. F. Benton, Nicholas (March 6, 2013). "State Del. Jim Scott, Human Rights Champion, Won't Seek 12th Term". Falls Church News-Press. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  5. F. Benton, Nicholas (April 14, 2017). "Former Del. Jim Scott Dies from Alzheimer Complications at Age 78". Falls Church News-Press. Retrieved April 15, 2017.


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