Colorado Governor Fires Two Clemency Board Members Over Confidentiality Breach

Colorado Governor Fires Two Clemency Board Members Over Confidentiality Breach

The Colorado governor, Jared Polis, dismissed two members of the state's clemency advisory board after they publicly disclosed the board's vote opposing his decision to commute the sentence of convicted election official Tina Peters, the Denver Post reported. The dismissed members were identified as Hannah Seigel Proff, Azra Taslimi and Eric Maruyama. According to CNN, the governor said their remarks violated the board's confidentiality rules and constituted a breach of trust.

Polis emphasized that maintaining the integrity of the clemency process required immediate action. The removals were confirmed, leaving the board to continue its work with the remaining members.

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Jared Polis Hannah Seigel Proff Azra Taslimi Eric Maruyama

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July 02, 2026
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Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members After They Publicly Criticized Tina Peters Release
Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members After They Publicly Criticized Tina Peters Release

CNN • 02 Jul 05:34

Governor Jared Polis dismissed two members of Colorado's clemency board, citing breach of confidentiality after they disclosed board votes opposing the governor’s decision to commute Tina Peters' sentence.

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Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members After They Publicly Criticized Tina Peters Release
Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members After They Publicly Criticized Tina Peters Release

CNN • 02 Jul 05:34

Governor Jared Polis dismissed two members of Colorado's clemency board, citing breach of confidentiality after they disclosed board votes opposing the governor’s decision to commute Tina Peters' sentence.

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Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members Over Confidentiality Breach
Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members Over Confidentiality Breach

The Denver Post • 02 Jul 00:39

Governor Jared Polis dismissed two members of the state clemency advisory board after they publicly discussed the board’s vote on the release of convicted election official Tina Peters.

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