Vermont Governor Announces 22 New State Board Appointments

Appointments span range of government advisory roles across Vermont

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:11am

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott's office has announced 22 new appointments to various state boards and commissions in the first quarter of 2026. These boards and commissions play a key advisory role in state government, providing opportunities for Vermonters to serve their communities.

Why it matters

Appointments to state boards and commissions are an important way for the governor to shape policy and ensure diverse perspectives are represented in state government. These roles allow citizens to have a direct voice in the decisions that impact their communities.

The details

The 22 new appointments span a range of advisory roles, including the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board, the Vermont State Housing Authority, and the Vermont Milk Commission. Governor Scott emphasized the importance of these boards in giving Vermonters a seat at the table on issues that affect their daily lives.

  • The appointments were announced on April 2, 2026.

The players

Governor Phil Scott

The current Governor of Vermont, serving since 2017.

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What they’re saying

“Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their communities and have a direct voice in the decisions that impact their daily lives.”

— Governor Phil Scott

The takeaway

These appointments demonstrate Governor Scott's commitment to engaging Vermonters in the policymaking process and ensuring a diversity of perspectives are represented in state government.