Michael Scott Jr.
Michael Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Deer |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 24th ward | |
| In office May 18, 2015 – June 3, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Chandler |
| Succeeded by | Monique Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1975 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Natashee |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Monique Scott (sister) |
| Education | Morehouse College (BA) |
Michael Scott Jr. is an American politician, business executive, and member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. From 2015 to 2022, he served as an alderman in the Chicago City Council representing the 24th ward, which includes portions of North Lawndale, South Austin and West Garfield Park.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party and was a member of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus while in City Council.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Prior to serving on City Council, Scott worked for the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, the Public Building Commission, and After School Matters.[3]
Chicago City Council
[edit]Scott was first elected the alderman for the 24th ward in 2015, replacing outgoing alderman Michael Chandler. Scott served on the following City Council committees: Budget and Government Operations; Rules and Ethics; Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Education and Child Development; Housing and Real Estate; License and Consumer Protection; and Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation.[4]
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Scott endorsed Lori Lightfoot.[5] Scott was a City Council ally of Lightfoot after she became mayor.[6]
On May 24, 2022, Scott announced that he would retire from the City Council and join Cinespace Chicago Film Studios as the company's "Head of Industry and Community Relations."[3][7][8] His resignation was effective on June 3, 2022.[9][10] On June 21, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she had nominated Scott's sister, Monique Scott, to fill the position for the remainder of his term, pending confirmation by the City Council.[11][12] One July 15, Lighfoot announced her appointment of Michael Scott to the Chicago Board of Education.[13][14]
Cook County Board of Commissioners
[edit]After the death of incumbent Dennis Deer, Scott was appointed to succeed him as the commissioner from the 2nd district.[15] Scott won reelection in the special election for the remainder of Deer's term in December 2026.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Scott's father, Michael Scott Sr., served as Chicago Board of Education President under Mayor Richard M. Daley.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ward Maps" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
- ^ Ahern, Mary (2015-10-05). "City Council Black Caucus Calls for Chicago's Top Cop to Be Fired". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
- ^ a b c "Ald. Michael Scott, Key Lightfoot Ally On West Side, Resigns". Block Club Chicago. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Legistar Profile – Michael Scott Jr". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ "List of Endorsements in the Race for Chicago Mayor". NBC Chicago. 18 March 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Laurence, Justin (27 January 2023). "How Willie Wilson built the fortune that fuels his populist giveaways". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (2022-05-24). "Lightfoot ally abruptly resigns from City Council for job at Cinespace Studios". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Ald. Michael Scott To Run Cinespace Film Studio's Community Relations". Block Club Chicago. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ Feurer, Todd (2022-05-24). "Ald. Michael Scott Jr. resigning from City Council, joining Cinespace Studios". CBS Chicago. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. resigns from Chicago City Council to join Cinespace". ABC7 Chicago. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Lightfoot chooses 24th Ward replacement for Michael Scott Jr.; all signs point to Scott's sister, Monique". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Lightfoot stands by pick of Michael Scott's sister, Monique, to replace him as 24th Ward alderperson". www.cbsnews.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ Sabino, Pascal (2022-07-15). "Lightfoot Appoints Former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. To Chicago Board Of Education His Father Once Ran". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Karp, Sarah; Woelfel, Mariah (2022-07-15). "Mayoral ally picked for CPS board, pushing out member who opposes city's plan for new Chinatown school". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Quig, A.D. (July 30, 2024). "Dems choose former Ald. Michael Scott for vacant Cook County Board seat". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ McDevitt, Michael (November 5, 2024). "Race calls: Scott retains appointed county board seat". The Daily Line. Retrieved December 20, 2024.