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Senate confirms Lindsey Curley as secretary of Agency of Commerce and Community Development, 28–0
Summary
The Vermont Senate confirmed Lindsey Curley by roll call as secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. The confirmation vote was unanimous, 28–0; committee endorsements and a chamber summary of Curley’s experience preceded the roll call.
The Vermont Senate confirmed Lindsey Curley as secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) by roll call vote, 28–0.
The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs reported unanimously in favor of Curley’s confirmation. Committee remarks summarized Curley’s background in state finance and business, her prior roles including commissioner of labor and her experience as an employer and certified public accountant, and credited her leadership at ACCD through flood recovery, pandemic economic responses and housing initiatives.
The full Senate called a roll and the clerk recorded 28 ayes and 0 nays to confirm Curley to a term beginning March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 (and until a successor qualifies).
Why it matters: The secretary of ACCD leads the agency responsible for economic development, housing programs, downtown and community revitalization, and workforce initiatives. A confirmed secretary guides agency priorities and represents ACCD in administration‑legislature interactions.
What happens next: Curley will continue in the secretary role under the confirmed term and will oversee ACCD programs and any legislative follow‑ups requested by the Senate or committees.
Ending: The Senate confirmed the appointment by unanimous roll‑call vote; committee testimony and the roll call appear in the legislative record.
