Ellen Kessler, controversial appointee to state vet board, resigns after calling ranchers 'lazy,' 'n
Marianne Goodland - Colorado Politics | Published on 2/7/2022
Animal rights activist Ellen Kessler, a gubernatorial appointee to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, submitted her resignation from the board at 3:26 p.m. Monday.
Kessler's letter, released by the governor's office, said her resignation would be effective at the close of business on Feb. 11.
"I realize that some of my actions have caused anger and discomfort and that I was unprofessional in my judgment," Kessler wrote. "I apologize to you and the citizens of our great state and wish you the best of luck as you continue to make Colorado the best in the nation."