Representative Jill Krowinski nominated to continue role as Speaker of the House

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Representative Jill Krowinski was nominated to continue her role as Speaker of the House, after the caucus met and nominated the incumbent Saturday morning. The final vote for the position will be held the first day of the legislative session.

Jill has served in the House since 2012 and was elected as House Majority Leader in 2017.

Krowinski Vermont Speaker of the House on January 6th, 2021. She is the 92nd Speaker and fourth female Speaker of the House.

“We are at a critical juncture in our state’s history,” said Speaker Jill Krowinski in a statement. “This legislative session will define the future of our communities and our state. Let’s be honest, this work will not be easy. But I know we will all rise to the occasion. I know there’s a shared desire among us to improve and adapt, and I’m taking in all of our conversations to inform my leadership approach this session.”

Representative Lori Houghton was elected as the Majority Leader as well. Rep. Houghton previously served as the Chair of the House Committee on Health Care.

Representative Karen Dolan was nominated and elected as the Assistant Majority Leader.

The caucus also nominated and elected Representative Mary-Katherine Stone and Representative Heather Surprenant to lead House communications, Representative Leslie Goldman to serve as the Leadership Development Assistant, and Representative John Bartholomew to represent the House Democrats on the Rules Committee.

The legislative session will begin on Jan 8.

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