Two of Gov. Polis’s Nominations for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Withdraw Before Final Senate Vote After Committee Contention

Senate committee rejects Gov. Polis' CPW commission appointees

DENVER—The Colorado Senate Agriculture Committee on April 22 rejected two of the three appointments made by Governor Polis to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission. By state law, the CPW commission contains 13 members, 11 of which are appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate.  The remaining two members include the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, and the Colorado Agriculture Commissioner. Frances …

Two of Gov. Polis’ nominations for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission withdraw before final Senate vote after committee contention

John Emerick and Chris Sichko both pulled out of the confirmation process for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission after their nominations were rejected by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The two appointees pulled out Friday morning before facing the final, full Senate vote that afternoon.  Both had been nominated for the commission by Gov. Jared Polis, but faced pushback from members of the sportspersons and agricu…

Two of Gov. Polis’s nominations for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission withdraw before final Senate vote after committee contention

John Emerick and Chris Sichko both pulled out of the confirmation process for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission after their nominations were rejected by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The two appointees pulled out Friday morning before facing the final, full Senate vote that afternoon.  Both had been nominated for the commission by Gov. Jared Polis, but faced pushback from members of the sportspersons and agricu…