[4] The Yoncalla High School Class of 2018 valedictorian,[4] Simons also was a member of Future Business Leaders of America.
By the time he was in tenth grade, Simons was on a planning committee to set priorities for the recommended improvements if the district could find the funds.
"[5] In August 2018, Simons was appointed to the city council of Yoncalla, replacing a councilor who left for health reasons.
[4] The Seattle Times reported, "News of Simons' win sparked a wave of stories and interviews from Roseburg to the United Kingdom.
[4] As mayor, Simons has met challenges such as turnover in city councilors, and the February 2019 "snowmageddon" storm.