Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Lisa Hango as Representative for the Franklin-5 district serving Highgate, Franklin, Berkshire, and Richford in the House of Representatives. Hango, a Republican, will serve the two-seat district along with Rep. Charen Fegard (D). Hango, a resident of Berkshire, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Joshua Aldrich, also a Republican.
“Lisa has dedicated a great deal of time to supporting her Franklin County community, serving on numerous boards, including the Berkshire school board and now serving as the vice chair of the Northern Mountain Valley Union District,” said Governor Scott. “She will be a great addition to the Legislature and represent the people of Franklin-5 well.”
“I’m humbled and honored to serve the people of Highgate, Franklin, Berkshire and Richford,” said Hango. “I look forward to working with my peers in the Legislature to make impactful changes to better the lives of all Vermonters.”
Hango will be sworn in and seated in the House of Representatives Thursday, February 14. Keeping with practice, Governor Scott selected a replacement from the same party of the departing legislator.
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