Michael Scott Jr. is an American politician, business executive, and member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
From 2015 to 2022, he served as an alderman in the Chicago City Council representing the 24th ward, which includes portions of North Lawndale, South Austin and West Garfield Park.
Scott served on the following City Council committees: Budget and Government Operations; Rules and Ethics; Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Education and Child Development; Housing and Real Estate; License and Consumer Protection; and Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation.
[6] On May 24, 2022, Scott announced that he would retire from the City Council and join Cinespace Chicago Film Studios as the company's "Head of Industry and Community Relations.
[13][14] After the death of incumbent Dennis Deer, Scott was appointed to succeed him as the commissioner from the 2nd district.