Gov. Jared Polis announced Jenna Goldstein as chief legal counsel and Seth Walter as chief of the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives.
Goldstein has served in the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel since the start of the Polis administration as deputy counsel. She has been serving as chief legal counsel since Kara Veitch’s departure earlier this month.
“Jenna is a brilliant lawyer, wise counselor, and dedicated fighter for the people of Colorado. As a deputy she has counseled my office through COVID, responding and recovering from natural disasters, strengthening Colorado’s gold standard elections, and protecting the state from countless actions from the current administration meant to harm our state. I am excited for Jenna to be stepping into the role of Chief Legal Counsel,” Polis said.
Walter succeeds Sam Taylor as chief of the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives. He most recently served as deputy director of operations for the office. Taylor is joining the Behavioral Health Administration as deputy commissioner of administration.
“Colorado’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives is on the front lines as this federal administration has tried to weaponize grant funding and works with state agencies and local governments to ensure Colorado receives every federal dollar we deserve. I am excited that Seth is stepping into this role using his years of experience and expertise to bring federal funding to the state. I also thank Sam Taylor for her leadership and dedication and am excited she will be joining the Behavioral Health Administration as the Deputy Commissioner of Administration,” Polis said.