Attica Scott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Attica Scott
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 41st district
In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Tom Riner
Succeeded by	Josie Raymond
Member of Louisville Metro Council from the 1st district
In office October 13, 2011 – January 1, 2015
Preceded by	Judy Green
Succeeded by	Jessica Green
Personal details
Born	(1972-01-30) January 30, 1972 (age 52) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Knoxville College (BA) University of Tennessee (MA)

Attica Woodson Scott (born January 30, 1972) is an American politician who served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 41st district from 2017 to 2023.

Early life and education

Scott was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and attended duPont Manual High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Knoxville College and a Master of Arts in communications from the University of Tennessee.

Career

Activism

Before her appointment to Louisville Metro Council, Scott was a community organizer for 15 years and worked as a coordinator for Kentucky Jobs with Justice, working on migrant rights, health care, and racial inequality.

Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council selected Scott to replace Judy Green, who was removed from the council for ethics violations, in 2011. She won a special election to fill the remainder of Green's term in 2012, but lost her reelection in 2014 to Jessica Green, Judy's daughter.

Kentucky House

In 2016, Scott ran for the Kentucky House, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom Riner in the primary election. She was unopposed in the general election on November 8, 2016, and became the first African American woman to serve in the Kentucky General Assembly since 2000. Her committee assignments include Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs, Judiciary, Natural Resources & Energy, and Education.

In 2020, Scott supported the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, a bill to improve maternal health. She sponsored House Bill 54, which would remove the tax on certain baby products, such as diapers, wipes, baby bottles, nipples for the bottles, and bottle liners.

U.S. House

On July 7, 2021, Scott announced her candidacy for U.S. representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district, a seat held by Kentucky's sole Democratic U.S. representative, John Yarmuth. On October 12, Yarmuth announced his decision to retire. Consequently, Kentucky Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey entered the race.

Personal life

Scott is a single mother and has two children, one of whom was arrested with her at a protest in Louisville in late 2020 and later cleared of all charges.

Electoral history