Tony Scott | |
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Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives from the 112th district | |
Assumed office April 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | J.P. Sredzinski |
Personal details | |
Born | Orlando,Florida,US | August 14,1976
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Monroe,Connecticut |
Education | Penn State University (BA) |
Profession | Marketing Executive |
Website | Official Website |
Tony Scott is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 112th district,which includes the town of Monroe and parts of Easton and Trumbull. Scott is a member of the Republican Party. [1] Scott was elected to the seat during a special election which was held after incumbent Republican J.P. Sredzinski vacated the seat in February 2021. [2] Scott beat out Democrat Nick Kapoor by over 7 points in the April 13th election. [3] In 2022,Scott won re-election in a landslide,beating his opponent by almost 20 points to win a second term in Hartford. [4] Most recently in 2024,Scott won a third team with another overwhelming victory dominating his opponent by over 14 points. [5]
Born in Orlando,Scott has lived in Monroe,Connecticut,since 2007. He earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in history from Penn State University. Scott married his wife,Jenn,in 2003 in Newtown,Connecticut. They have twin girls,Lauren and Addison,who were born in Monroe,Connecticut,in 2008.
Scott has worked in marketing most of his professional career. [6] He is currently the senior promotions manager at Edgewell Personal Care in Shelton,Connecticut. Before his current role,he worked in a similar role for Henkel Corporation in Stamford,Connecticut. He also worked on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in Chicago,Illinois,from 2002-2007.
Since moving to Monroe,Scott has served on local boards and commissions before becoming state representative. Scott first served on the Monroe Economic Development Commission before moving to the Monroe Parks &Recreation Commission. He served there for 9 years and was chairman for the last 6 years of his service to the commission. He was next appointed to Monroe’s town council,serving over a year before resigning to become state representative.
In this current term,running 2025-2027,Scott has once again been named ranking member of the Housing Committee and will also serve on the Human Services and Executive &Legislative Nominations Committees.
For his previous term in 2023–2025,Scott was appointed ranking member of the Housing Committee, [7] while also serving on the General Law and Higher Education &Employment Advancement Committees.
During his Freshman term (2021–2023),Scott served on three committees:Public Safety &Security,Human Services and Higher Education &Employment Advancement.
Scott has consistently voted to support veterans,businesses,affordability for residents,local control and animals. He is against raising taxes and unfunded mandates that get passed down to municipalities.
As a freshman,Scott helped introduce two bills that will directly help constituents in his district.
1. SB 370 (Public Act 22-130) - AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND SECURITY GUARDS MAY PERFORM DUTIES WHILE LICENSE APPLICATIONS ARE PENDING [8] - This bill was brought to his attention by a constituent. He quickly acted to support this bill which would make it easier for Security companies to make new hires in a timely fashion. Bill passed in the House in concurrence with Senate on May 4,2022. Signed by Governor Lamont on May 27,2022.
2. SB 333 (Public Act 22-44) - AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES [9] - Scott introduced a portion of this bill that was originally brought to his attention by a mother and her son in his District. He also responded quickly,testifying in support of the pending bill that would allow drivers who have low vision to use Bioptic Lenses to take their driver’s license exam and to drive. [10] Bill passed in concurrence with Senate on May 2,2022. Signed by Governor Lamont on May 17,2022.
For the fourth straight year,Scott was recognized with a 100% score by The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) for his exceptional voting record in support of both Connecticut businesses and workers. [11] [12] [13] [14]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Scott | 2,248 | 53.2 | |
Democratic | Nick Kapoor | 1,948 | 46.1 | |
Independent | William Furrier | 31 | 0.7 | |
Total votes | 4,227 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Scott | 6,700 | 59.9 | |
Democratic | Sheila Papps | 4,484 | 40.1 | |
Total votes | 11,184 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Scott | 8,328 | 56.2 | |
Democratic | Beth Cliff | 6,480 | 43.8 | |
Total votes | 14,808 | 100 |
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