Colorado: Governor Polis Calls on Pueblo County Coroner to Resign Immediately, Declares Disaster Emergency to Support Response Efforts

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PUEBLO ~ In a shocking turn of events, Governor Jared Polis has called for Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter to resign immediately following an inspection by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. The inspection, which took place earlier this week, revealed gross misconduct on the part of Cotter.

Governor Polis wasted no time in taking action, declaring a disaster emergency to mobilize state resources and protect public health and safety. The declaration also urges Pueblo County to seek support from other counties in order to assist with the ongoing mitigation and investigation of Davis Mortuary.

Expressing his concern for the families affected by this misconduct, Governor Polis stated, "I'm sickened for the families of the loved ones who are impacted by this unacceptable misconduct." He went on to emphasize the loss of public trust and called for Cotter's immediate resignation. The governor also urged for an investigation into Cotter's actions and prosecution if necessary.

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This incident comes just a year after Governor Polis signed HB24-1335 - Sunset Continue Mortuary Science Code Regulation into law. This law aims to increase accountability for funeral homes in Colorado by implementing periodic inspections. It was during one of these inspections that the misconduct at Davis Mortuary was discovered by inspectors from the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

The governor's swift response to this situation highlights his commitment to upholding standards and ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, even after they have passed away. As investigations continue, it is clear that Governor Polis will not tolerate any form of misconduct within his state.

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