Attica Woodson Scott (born January 30, 1972)[2][3] is an American politician who served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 41st district from 2017 to 2023.
[7] In 2016, Scott ran for the Kentucky House, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom Riner in the primary election.
[4] Her committee assignments include Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs, Judiciary, Natural Resources & Energy, and Education.
[13][14] She was critical of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's decision to send in the Kentucky National Guard to support Louisville Metro Police in controlling protesters;[15] called for Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's resignation, claiming that the public had lost confidence in his ability to address police brutality; and demanded that Louisville police be held accountable in the shooting deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee.
[18] On June 14, 2021, Scott filed a lawsuit against Louisville Metro Police alleging her arrest violated her constitutional rights to due process and equal protection and inflicted "severe emotional distress.