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Board grants multiple expedited absolute pardons in single meeting
Summary
At the Aug. 10 meeting the Board granted a series of expedited absolute pardons for applicants whose cases did not require victim outreach, including Angel Baez III, Melanie Bordelis, Robin Foglia and others; the grants were unanimous or unopposed in each instance.
During the expedited docket the board moved through numerous absolute-pardon applications that did not require victim outreach. Members summarized each applicant's history and rehabilitation, and the panel granted pardons in succession. For example, the board granted an absolute pardon for Angel Baez III, noting his CDL and steady employment, and for Melanie Bordelis who completed probation and is working as a medical assistant.
Board members repeatedly closed each case with the same form of motion and recorded vote; the chair repeatedly announced "The pardon is granted" after members voted aye. Several applicants were described as having long timeframes since their last convictions, stable work histories, treatment participation or strong letters of support. These expedited grants will now proceed to administrative processing to remove the listed convictions from public-facing records.
