Kathy Hoyt (Vermont)
Kathleen "Kathy" Clark Hoyt is a former Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives, representing Windsor-Orange-2 from her appointment on September 18, 2013, to 2015. She was appointed to the chamber to fill the vacancy left by Margaret Cheney (D), who was appointed to serve on the Vermont Public Service Board.[1][2][3] Hoyt did not opt to run for a full term in 2014.
Biography
Hoyt worked as the Commissioner of Employment and Training, the Planning Director for the Vermont Human Services Agency, and Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin's and Governor Howard Dean's Chief of Staff, and Secretary of the Agency of Administration. She also sat on a Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission created by the Vermont State Legislature in 2009.[1]
Issues
Outside advocacy for Hoyt
Soon after Hoyt's appointment to the legislature in 2013, the Campaign for Vermont released a statement urging State Speaker of the House Shap Smith (D) to appoint Hoyt to the Ways and Means Committee. Citing her experience and past work with tax reform, the Campaign for Vermont argued that Hoyt would be particularly beneficial on this committee.[4][5]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 7 to May 10.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Vermont: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on whether or not their votes aligned with VBSR’s stance on each policy.
- Vermont Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 Environmental Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their voting records on environmental issues.
- Vermont Public Interest Research Group: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored by VPIRG on bills related to public interest issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Vermont General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 14.
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Personal
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Hoyt had a husband, former state representative and public administrator Norris "Norrie" Hoyt, who died on August 4, 2013. Hoyt has two sons, Mike and Chris.[6][7]
Additional reading
- Valley News, "Shumlin Appoints Kathy Hoyt To Fill Seat Vacated by Cheney," September 19, 2013
- VT Digger, "Shumlin Names Kathy Hoyt To Cheney’s House Seat," September 18, 2013
- The Associated Press, "Former Vt. official Norrie Hoyt dies at 76," August 9, 2013 (dead link)
- Open Museum, "Norrie and Kathy Hoyt," October 25, 2008 (dead link)
- Capitol Words, "Tribute To Kathleen Clark Hoyt," October 17, 2002
Recent news
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See also
- Vermont State Legislature
- Vermont House of Representatives
- Vermont House Committees
- Vermont Joint Committees
- Vermont state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Governor Peter Shumlin, State of Vermont, "Gov. Shumlin Appoints Former Administration Secretary Kathy Hoyt To House Seat," September 18, 2013
- ↑ VT Digger, "Shumlin Names Kathy Hoyt To Cheney’s House Seat," September 18, 2013
- ↑ Valley News, "Shumlin Appoints Kathy Hoyt To Fill Seat Vacated by Cheney," September 19, 2013
- ↑ Vermont Digger (Press Release), "Campaign For Vermont Urges Speaker To Appoint Hoyt To Key Money Committee," October 4, 2013
- ↑ Open Museum, "Norrie and Kathy Hoyt," October 25, 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Former Vt. official Norrie Hoyt dies at 76," August 9, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Open Museum, "Norrie and Kathy Hoyt," October 25, 2008 (dead link)
