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]
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
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
Scott's father, Michael Scott Sr., served as Chicago Board of Education President under Mayor Richard M. Daley.[3]
References
^"Ward Maps"(PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
