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Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed an Executive Order allowing the operation of alternate care sites in Colorado.

DENVER — Gov. Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to COVID-19 and discussed a new development impacting children. The Governor was joined by Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state’s leading epidemiologist and Dr. Sam Dominguez, MD, PhD, pediatric infectious disease specialist and Medical Director of the Microbiology Lab at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis, in collaboration with legislative leadership, announced today the allocation of $1.674 billion in federal funds from the CARES Act that will immediately support the State’s robust response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as key investments needed for economic recovery.

DENVER — Gov. Polis and the Colorado COVID Relief Fund today announced the third round of grants given to Colorado organizations working with those who have been impacted by the coronavirus.

WHEAT RIDGE — Gov. Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the STRIDE Community Health Center in Wheat Ridge and addressed the state's increased testing capacity.

DENVER - Gov. Polis signed Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order authorizing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to reallocate existing funds from contracts with local public health agencies to COVID-19 response activities. This will provide local public health agencies more flexibility to use certain funds provided by the State to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Polis also authorized CDPHE to redirect certain State funds to behavioral research designed to inform COVID-19 recommendations and educational campaigns focused on minority and traditionally disadvantaged communities.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis signed Executive Orders today to ensure elections can proceed safely and protect access to the ballot. “This is a challenging time for Colorado, but we must not sacrifice our democracy and the right of citizens to petition due to the pandemic. Protecting our democracy, access to the ballot and making sure citizens can qualify ballot measures and can qualify as candidates to run for office during this time is critical,” said Gov. Polis. “I appreciate the work of Sec. Griswold and the thoughtful input we have received throughout this process.”

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today announced the appointment of Jill Deborah Dorancy to the Second Judicial District Court. Her appointment is occasioned by the resignation of the Honorable Elizabeth A. Starrs. Dorancy is Counsel for Jost Energy Law, P.C., a position she has held since 2017. Her practice focuses on oil and gas litigation and regulatory matters. Previously, Ms. Dorancy was a hearing officer for the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (2012-2017); Partner at Cooper & Dorancy, LLC (2001-2012); Associate at Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, P.C. (2000-2001); Associate at Ritsema & Lyon P.C. (2000); and Associate for Goldstein & Associates P.C. (1998-1999). Dorancy also clerked for the Honorable Justice Gregory K. Scott of the Colorado Supreme Court (1999-2000). Dorancy earned her B.A. from Binghamton University - State University of New York in 1995 and her J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1998. Dorancy’s appointment is effective July 1, 2020.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today updated Coloradans on the state’s response to the coronavirus and discussed how Colorado communities are coming together in a day of remembrance for the Coloradans lost to COVID-19.