MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont Judge Thursday heard arguments in the case over whether the state’s interim education secretary can stay on the job.
It comes after the Senate voted in April 19 to 9 to reject Saunders’ confirmation as education secretary, citing concerns about her background and qualifications. Moments later, the governor appointed Saunders interim secretary.
Senators Tanya Vyhovsky, P/D-Chittenden County, and Dick McCormack, D-Windsor County, allege the governor circumvented the Vermont Constitution which says confirmations need the advice and consent of the state senate.
Superior Court Judge Robert Mello is expected to rule on whether Saunders can keep her position.