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Former head of Colorado Department of Human Services will be paid for nearly 2 months after resignation

The settlement avoids litigation and includes no payment beyond Barnes’ paid leave, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by The Denver Post.

Summary by Denver Post
Michelle Barnes, former head of the Colorado Department of Human Services, whose resignation was announced earlier this month, remains on paid leave through December after she reached a settlement with the governor's office to avoid litigation.

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Denver Post broke the news in Denver, United States on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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