Shaun Scott (politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shaun Scott
Shaun Scott, 2009
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2025 Serving with Nicole Macri
Preceded by	Frank Chopp
Personal details
Born	November 8, 1984 Queens, New York
Occupation	Film director, editor, politician

Shaun Scott (born November 8, 1984) is an American filmmaker, writer, and politician. He directs movies and writes books. He is also a member-elect for the 43rd district in the Washington House of Representatives. This means he will soon help make laws for the state of Washington.

Early Life and Education

Shaun Scott was born in Queens, New York. When he was ten years old, his family moved to Seattle. He later attended the University of Washington. In 2008, he graduated with a degree in history.

Shaun Scott's Film Career

After college, Shaun Scott became an independent filmmaker in Seattle. This means he made movies without a big studio. His first major film was "Seat of Empire" (2009). This was a long documentary about Seattle's history. It used old film clips to show the city's past.

In 2010, he directed and wrote "Waste of Time." This film mixed new and old footage. It also used modern music. The movie explored ideas about how people buy and use things.

Scott then made his first story-based films. "100% OFF: A Recession-Era Romance" (2012) was a mix of documentary and drama. It was about a person who took things from stores and his wife. In 2014, he made "Pacific Aggression." This film told a clear story about someone addicted to social media.

Shaun Scott's Writing Career

Shaun Scott started writing in late 2014. He wrote articles about American politics and race. His work appeared in magazines like The Monarch Review and The Seattle Weekly. In 2015, he became a columnist for City Arts Magazine. He wrote a series called "Faded Signs" about popular culture.

In September 2015, he published a short essay called "Something Better." It was about young people and modern society. In 2018, he wrote a book titled "Millennials and the Moments that Made Us." This book looked at the history of the Millennial generation. In 2023, he wrote Heartbreak City. This book was about sports in Seattle.

Shaun Scott's Political Journey

Shaun Scott is active in politics. He is a member of the 43rd Legislative District Democrats. He also belongs to the Seattle chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

He has worked for several political campaigns. He was a field organizer for US Representative Pramila Jayapal. He also helped organize Jayapal's campaign staff into a union. In 2020, he worked for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Washington State. In 2021, he helped with Nikkita Oliver's campaign for city council.

2019 Seattle City Council Campaign

In 2018, Shaun Scott decided to run for the Seattle City Council. The city council makes important decisions for the city. Scott wanted to focus on several key issues. He supported a "Green New Deal" for the city. This plan aimed to fight climate change and create jobs. He also wanted more affordable housing and better public transportation. He suggested paying for these plans with new taxes on wealthy people and businesses.

In the August primary election, Scott came in second place. He received 23.26% of the votes. This allowed him to move on to the general election. He ran against Alex Pedersen. Scott and Pedersen had different ideas on many issues. Scott was against removing homeless camps. He also supported building more homes in neighborhoods.

Many groups supported Scott's campaign. These included the newspaper The Stranger and the Sierra Club. In the November general election, Scott lost to Pedersen. He received 48% of the votes.

Washington House of Representatives Election

In 2024, State Representative Frank Chopp announced he would not run again. Shaun Scott quickly decided to run for the state legislature. He wanted to represent Washington's 43rd Legislative District.

In the August 2024 primary election, Scott received the most votes. He got 59.6% of the votes. This meant he would go to the general election. His opponent was Andrea Suarez. Scott and Suarez had very different ideas. Scott supported controlling rent prices. He also wanted to close tax loopholes for big companies. He favored taxes that would be higher for wealthier people.

Scott won the general election easily. He received 68.43% of the votes. This means he will become a new member of the Washington House of Representatives.

Shaun Scott's Filmography

Feature Films (as Director/Writer)

• Seat of Empire (2009)
• Waste of Time (2010)
• 100% OFF: A Recession-Era Romance (2012)
• Pacific Aggression (2014)

Short Films/Music Videos

• Shaun's Daydream (2008)
• Steppin' Into Tomorrow (2009)
• Driven (2013)
• An American Day (2014)
• Home Of The Mighty (2014)