DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement on Senator Janet Buckner’s resignation.

“Janet Buckner is a friend and champion for the people of our state and Aurora. From her focus on issues like free preschool, education, saving people money on health care and so much more, she has put the people of Colorado first. I have greatly enjoyed working alongside Senator Buckner and I know she will be dearly missed by her colleagues on both sides of the aisle at the legislature. When her husband John passed away in 2015, Janet didn’t hesitate to step up and powerfully build upon the legacy of his service. Janet and John are giants of the community and will leave a lasting legacy. I have no doubt that whatever Janet does next, she will continue to make Colorado even better."