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
Alma mater	University of Washington
Occupation	Film director, editor, politician

Shaun Scott was born on November 8, 1984. He is an American filmmaker, writer, and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Scott represents Washington's 43rd legislative district in the Washington House of Representatives.

Early Life and Creative Work

Shaun Scott was born in Queens, New York. He lived there until he was ten years old. Then, his family moved to Seattle. In 2008, he finished his studies at the University of Washington. He earned a degree in history.

Filmmaking Career

After college, Scott became an independent filmmaker in Seattle. 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 to show ideas about how people buy and use things.

Scott's first story-based film was "100% OFF: A Recession-Era Romance" (2012). This movie was about a person who liked to take things from stores. It also showed their marriage to an immigrant wife. In 2014, he made "Pacific Aggression." This film told the story of someone who used social media a lot.

Writing Career

Scott started writing in late 2014. He wrote articles about American politics and race. These articles appeared in publications like The Monarch Review and The Seattle Weekly. In July 2015, he became a columnist for City Arts Magazine. His column, "Faded Signs," explored popular culture.

In September 2015, Scott's essay "Something Better: Millennials and Late Capitalism at the Movies" was published. In 2018, he wrote a book called "Millennials and the Moments that Made Us." This book looked at the history of the Millennial generation. In 2023, he wrote "Heartbreak City: Seattle Sports and the Unmet Promise of Urban Progress."

Political Journey

Shaun Scott is involved in politics. He is a member of the 43rd LD Democrats. He also belongs to the Seattle group of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Scott worked for US Representative Pramila Jayapal. He helped her campaign staff form a union in 2018. In 2020, he was the Washington State Field Director for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. In 2021, he helped manage Nikkita Oliver's campaign for city council.

Seattle City Council Campaign

In November 2018, Scott announced he would run for Seattle City Council. He wanted to represent District 4. His campaign focused on several key ideas. These included a Green New Deal, affordable housing, and better public transportation. He suggested paying for these plans with new taxes.

In the August primary election, Scott finished second. He received 23.26% of the votes. Alex Pedersen came in first with 40.36%. Both moved on to the general election.

Scott and Pedersen had different views on many issues. Scott did not support removing homeless camps. He also wanted more housing built in neighborhoods. He received support from The Stranger newspaper. The Sierra Club and Our Revolution also endorsed him. In the November general election, Pedersen won against Scott.

Washington House of Representatives

In 2024, state representative Frank Chopp decided not to run again. Shaun Scott quickly announced he would run for the seat. He wanted to represent Washington's 43rd legislative district in the state legislature.

In the August 2024 primary election, Scott received the most votes. He got 59.6% of the vote. Andrea Suarez, who founded We Heart Seattle, came in second. She received 20.23% of the vote. Both advanced to the general election.

Scott and Suarez had very different ideas. Scott supported keeping rent prices stable. He also wanted to close tax loopholes for companies. He favored creating more progressive taxes. Scott won the general election easily. He received 68.43% of the votes. Suarez received 30.81%.

Films Directed and Written

Feature Films

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

Short Films and Music Videos

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