Gov. Scott appoints Burlington business owner to House seat vacated by Mulvaney-Stanak

Gov. Phil Scott announced his appointment of Abbey Duke to the Vermont House of Representatives. She will be replacing Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak as the representative for Chittenden-17, who stepped down when she took mayoral office in April this year.

Duke’s appointment is effective Monday, May 6. She was selected from a list of several candidates forwarded by both the Democratic and Progressive parties of Burlington.

Duke is the founder and CEO of the Burlington-based catering company Sugarsnap. She also serves as the chair of the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission and a board member of the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.

“I appreciate Abbey for her willingness to get involved and serve the people of Burlington,” Scott said in a press release. “Her experience as a successful small business owner will add a valuable perspective to the House.”

Sydney P. Hakes is the Burlington city reporter. Contact her at SHakes@gannett.com .

This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Gov. Scott appoints Burlington business owner to House seat vacated by Mulvaney-Stanak