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Scott McCoy sworn in to fill Julander vacancy; says he will represent entire district
Summary
Scott McCoy was named to replace Senator Julander and addressed the chamber as the first openly gay person to serve in the body, saying he will represent all constituents of the Second Senate District.
Scott McCoy took the Senate floor Feb. 7 after the Democratic caucus selected him to replace Senator Julander, whose resignation became effective upon the appointment. The governor transmitted an official appointment letter to the Senate earlier that morning.
At a podium near the Julander seat, McCoy thanked colleagues and family and said he intended to represent the full Second Senate District rather than a single interest group. “Mister president, today is a historic day as I take a seat in this body because it's the first time that an openly gay individual has served in this body. I'm proud to be that person,” McCoy said, adding that his sexual orientation was only one of many characteristics that define him and that his agenda is that of his constituents.
McCoy also thanked his parents, Glenn and Sharon McCoy, and his partner, Mark Barr, who were introduced in the gallery. After his remarks, the Senate continued with its business; the record shows McCoy taking his seat in Senator Julander’s place.
No formal roll-call vote on the appointment is recorded in the floor transcript excerpt; Senate leaders said the governor had transmitted the appointment and the body recognized McCoy under the procedural business of the day. The Senate then proceeded to committee and calendar business.
