Legislator Details


Helena Scott
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Number of sessions served 2
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Gender: Female
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City: Detroit
County: Wayne
Country: US
 
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married; children: 2, Rick and Garrett

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Race: African American or Negro or Black

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graduated from Marygrove College with a degree in Psychology and Political Science

Biographical Sketch:
She is a former organizer and long-time labor and social justice community activist. She was lead organizer for Southeast Michigan Jobs with Justice and served on the Steering Committee to Protect and Defend One Fair Wage. She was an Executive Board member for the Coalition of Labor Union Women, The Detroit League of Women Voters, and Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus. Currently, Scott is a Vice Chair of the 14th Congressional District and was recently elected to serve as Secretary of the Detroit Caucus. Scott worked in the airline industry for over 20 years as a sales and service instructor. She worked for her predecessor, former Rep. LaTanya Garrett, as her Community Liaison

Notable Facts:
Sister-in-law of Brenda Scott.

Sessions Served:

One Hundred-Second Legislature, 2023-2024
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Energy, Communications, and Technology, Insurance and Financial Services, Regulatory Reform , Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: parts of Oakland and Wayne Counties

Date Elected: 11/8/2022
Date Sworn In: 1/11/2023
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology
One Hundred-First Legislature, 2021-22
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Communications and Technology, Financial Services, Energy
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
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Date Elected: 11/6/2020
Date Sworn In: 1/4/2021
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Maritial Status: Married
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