As a prosecutor, Flynn, the new public safety commissioner, took a hard line on truancy
A hard line on truancy may have opened the door for Orleans County prosecutor Keith Flynn to become the state’s top cop. Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin appointed Mr. Flynn last month as his commissioner of public safety.
The Dean of the House embarks on his own transition
Michael Obuchowski, who has represented the Windham 4 House district since 1973, was asked last month by Gov. Peter Shumlin to take the position of commissioner of the Department of Buildings and General Services.
List of gubernatorial appointments made in October, November and December
Gov. James Douglas appointed members of state councils and boards, including the State Emergency Response Commission and the Vermont Enhanced 911 Board.
























