James M. Scott (Virginia politician)

James Martin "Jim" Scott (born June 11, 1938) is an American politician. A Democrat

Democratic Party (United States)

The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...

, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates

Virginia House of Delegates

The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...

in November 1991. He served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, sometimes abbreviated as FCBS, is the governing body of Fairfax County; a county of over a million in Northern Virginia. The board has nine districts, and one at-large district which is always occupied by the Chair...

1972–86. He the 53rd district, made up of the city of Falls Church

Falls Church, Virginia

The City of Falls Church is an independent city in Virginia, United States, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The city population was 12,332 in 2010, up from 10,377 in 2000. Taking its name from The Falls Church, an 18th-century Anglican parish, Falls Church gained township status within...

and part of Fairfax County.

External links

(constituent/campaign website)

Project Vote Smart - Representative James Martin 'Jim' Scott (VA) profile
Follow the Money - James M. Scott
- 2005 2003 2001 1999 campaign contributions
Washington Post - James M. Scott local election 2008 profile

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