MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - A Rockingham businesswoman and nurse has been appointed to fill a vacant seat in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Republican Gov. Phil Scott appointed Kelley Tully, a Democrat, to fill the Windham County House district that became vacant upon the February resignation of Democrat Matthew Trieber, Scott’s office announced Saturday.
Tully is president of C & H Transportation and vice president of Cota & Cota, a third-generation family business in Bellows Falls. She is a registered nurse who worked at Springfield Hospital for 25 years.
“During this once-in-a-century challenge, Kelley’s experience as a nurse and in business will be of great value as my team and I work with the Legislature in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Scott said in a statement. “She will bring an important perspective to the House and I appreciate her stepping into public service during these difficult times.”
Scott said his appointment of the Democrat follows Vermont tradition of appointing a lawmaker of the same party as the lawmaker who left the post.
Tully said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our district and our wonderful and resilient state.”
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