Gov. Polis announces Boards and Commissions appointments

NEWS RELEASE
GOVERNOR JARED POLIS
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Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council

The Council advances recommendations that strengthen healthy food access for all Coloradans through Colorado agriculture and local food systems and economies. It is the state conduit for hearing, reviewing and advancing critical food systems issues in which the state government does or could play a role.

for a term expiring October 31, 2022:

• Michele Meyer of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a food distributor or food hub, occasioned by the resignation of Brian Coppom of Longmont, Colorado, appointed.

Colorado Podiatry Board

The Colorado Podiatry Board conducts examinations and institutes hearings to revoke, suspend, deny or reissue licenses.

for a term expiring March 17, 2026:

• Ora J. DeMorrow of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed.

Division of Youth Services Community Boards

Community boards are created to promote transparency and community involvement in division facilities with each region (Northeast, Southern, Central and Western); provide opportunities for youths to build positive relationships with adult role models; and promote involvement in the community.  Each community board must include six members with a diverse array of experience and perspective related to incarcerated youths. 

for a term expiring November 1, 2024:

• William Sightler III of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an individual with an array of experiences with incarcerated youths, reappointed;
• Joy Thompson of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an individual with an array of experiences with incarcerated youths, reappointed;
• Rachel Esters of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an individual with an array of experiences with incarcerated youths, appointed.

Economic Development Commission

The Commission adopts an annual budget and develops guidelines for the expenditures of the fund for financial assistance such as loans, grants, and local match requirements to be provided for various types of projects. The Commission reviews the economic needs of the various geographical regions of Colorado and identifies the types of businesses which need the most support in terms of economic development.  The Commission makes information and assistance available for companies interested in relocating or expanding their operations in the state of Colorado. In addition, the Commission has the authority to work with the Department of Local Affairs on the consideration of recertification of enterprise zones.

for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

• Carl Young of Walsenburg, Colorado to serve as a representative of the Eastern Slope and predominantly rural area, occasioned by the resignation of Wendell Lorenzo Pryor of Poncha Springs, Colorado, appointed. 

Governor’s Commission on Community Service

The Commission shall recommend to the Governor a comprehensive national and community service plan for the state that is developed through an open and public process and updated annually.  The plan shall address the state’s needs in the areas of school safety, preventing youth violence, literacy and mentoring or disadvantaged youth.  The Commission also administers funds received from the Corporation on National and Community Service.

for a term expiring August 24, 2022:

• Angie McDowell of Greeley, Colorado to serve as a representative of local labor organizations, appointed.

Governor’s Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee

The Committee shall amend the state disaster plan that deals with the public health response to acts of bioterrorism, pandemic influenza and epidemics caused by infectious agents.  The Committee shall also advise the Governor in the event of an emergency epidemic.

for a term expiring May 1, 2024:

• Kylie Chilton, of Jamestown, Colorado, to serve as a hospital infection control practitioner, replacing Lorena Barboza Neely, appointed.

Judicial Nominating Commissions

There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each district nominating commission is chaired by a justice of the Supreme Court, who is a non-voting member of the commission.

Third Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2027:

• Cy Michaels of Trinidad, Colorado, to serve as a non attorney and as an Unaffiliated member from Las Animas County, appointed.

Eighth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2027:

• Jordan Wiswell of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, a Democrat, and a member from Larimer County, occasioned by the resignation of Kimberly Baker Medina of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed.

Fifteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2028:

• Susan Crites of Lamar, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat, from Prowers County, appointed. 

Minority Business Advisory Council

The Council provides a public forum at which the perspective of minority businesses is 

brought to the attention of the State and makes recommendations for regulatory changes needed at all levels of government to encourage the initiation, stability and growth of minority businesses in Colorado.

for terms expiring January 31, 2025:

• Abdul-Jabbar Shaikh of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative of a business association and community, reappointed; 
• Benjamin Jacobs of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative of a business association, reappointed; 
• Sherry Waner of Pagosa Springs, Colorado to serve as a representative of a private sector industry partner, reappointed; 
• Susana Salamun of New Castle, Colorado to serve as a representative of the private sector, reappointed. 

Sickle Cell Anemia Advisory Committee

The Sickle-Cell Anemia Board uses the existing staff and facilities of the University of Colorado School of Medicine to establish programs and conduct research for the care and treatment of persons suffering from sickle-cell anemia.  The Board shall be composed of eleven members representing hospitals, voluntary agencies interested in sickle-cell anemia, medical specialists in sickle-cell anemia patient care, and the general public.

for terms expiring January 31, 2026:

• Ellie Titarenko of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a medical specialist in sickle-cell anemia patient care; 
• Gloria G. Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a voluntary agency interested in sickle-cell anemia, reappointed; 
• Troy Bratton of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the general public, reappointed; 
• Robert Charles Lewis of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the general public, reappointed.

Sixth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission

Commissions on Judicial Performance were created in 1988 by the Colorado General Assembly for the purpose of providing voters with fair, responsible and constructive evaluations of judges and justices seeking retention. The results also provide judges with information to help improve their professional skills as judicial officers.

for a term expiring November 30, 2025:

• Eric Naber of Bayfield, Colorado, to serve as a non attorney, appointed.

State Board of Veterinary Medicine

The State Board of Veterinary Medicine regulates and licenses veterinarians in the State of Colorado. The Board establishes and enforces professional standards through the development and maintenance of rules and policies, ensuring that only qualified persons are licensed to provide veterinary care, and that violators of the laws and rules regulating veterinary medicine are sanctioned as appropriate.

for a term expiring June 30, 2024: 

• Riley May, of Lamar, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the public, occasioned by the resignation of Ellen Kessler, appointed. 

Water Quality Control Commission

The Commission is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective program for prevention, control and abatement of water pollution of the waters throughout the entire State.

for a term expiring February 15, 2023: 

• Sonja Chavez of Gunnison, Colorado, as a representative west of the continental divide, occasioned by the passing of John Ott, appointed; 

for terms expiring February 15, 2025:

• April Long of Carbondale, Colorado, as a representative west of the continental divide, reappointed;
• Jeni Arndt of Fort Collins, Colorado, as a representative of the public at large, appt;
• Julie Zahringer of Alamosa, Colorado, as a representative of the public at large, appt.

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