James A. Scott
James A. "Jim" Scott (born January 14, 1942) is a former member of the Florida Senate and former member of the member of the Broward County Commission. He is a member of the Republican Party.
James Alexander Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Broward County Commission from the 4th district | |
| In office December 12, 2000 – November 19, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Cowan |
| Succeeded by | Ken Keechl |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1994–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Toni Jennings |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1976–2000 | |
| Preceded by | David C. Lane |
| Succeeded by | Debby P. Sanderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1942 Pikeville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Janice Ann Suskey
(m. 1966; died 2004)Virginia Wetherell (m. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky (BA, JD) |
Scott was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned his BA and JD.
In 1976, Scott was elected to the Florida Senate. In 1994, he became President of the Florida Senate. He left the State Senate in 2000.
On December 12, 2000, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Scott to the Broward County Commission. He replaced Scott Cowan. His term expired on November 19, 2006, after he lost reelection to Ken Keechl.
After Mel Martínez resigned from the U.S. Senate in 2009, Governor Charlie Crist considered appointing Scott to fill the remainder of the vacancy. Ultimately, the position went to George LeMieux.