ENDORSEMENTS and TESTIMONIALS

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May 29, 2026: Colorado - Campaign for Governor

     “I endorse Jeff Peckman for governor in the Unity Party primary because he has the wisdom, vision, experience, and a coherent plan to help all the People. His solutions are sensible and affordable. He is a unifier and not a divider. I also urge all county election offices and Colorado news media to properly inform all voters on how to vote a Unity Party ballot.” – Veronica Barela, former President/CEO of NEWSED

Veronica Barela has endorsed my campaign! The Denver Post has called Veronica “Denver’s West Side Power Broker” and “the Mayor of Sante Fe Drive”. She’s been a positive force of nature for Colorado for decades and I'm deeply grateful for her support.

Mayoral Candidate, Denver, CO - 2011 

Endorsed by John McConnell (founder of the original Earth Day), Peter Boyles (popular Colorado radio host), and U.S. Senator Dean Barkley (former campaign manager of Governor Jesse Ventura).

 Campaign to Create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission, Denver, CO 2008-2010 

•   “I support Initiative 300 to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission, and I encourage people to vote yes.” – Veronica Barela, former CEO and Executive Director of NEWSED,  a major community development organization.  

NEWSED is also the organizer of Denver’s Cinco de Mayo celebration which draws around 300,000 annually to Civic Center Park in Denver. [Note from Jeff: this celebration in Denver has to be one of the most colorful and joyful events in the universe! Photo on left is Veronica and I at a press conference for Initiative 300.] 

• “From a fully conscious place deep in my heart I support Initiative 300 to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission and to create this as a public acknowledgment that they [ETs] do exist.” – Michael Newell, Former Denver Police Officer. 

Michael Newell had friendly encounters with five extraterrestrial races during a 24-hour period which included September 11, 2001. Newell is a former Army C.I.D. (Criminal Investigation Division) Agent, Viet Nam Veteran, police officer, and advisor to international clientele on management of counter-terrorism, stalking, and conflict management. He has helped change “stalker” laws and saved lives. He has been featured on CBS News "48 Hours" and was referred to as "The Real-Life Equalizer". He was also honored as an “Everyday Hero” by ABC TV affiliate Channel 7 – The Denver Channel.

Colorado House Candidate, District 2 – West Denver 2004

• "I endorse Jeff Peckman for House District 2 because he truly is a man for all the People. His solutions to help our community and the state are sensible and affordable. He is a unifier and not a divider. We need him in the state capitol to help the two major parties work together and do their job better." – Veronica Barela, Executive Director, NEWSED

• "Jeff Peckman would make a good state representative for all citizens of Colorado" – Former State Senator Don Sandoval (Democrat – Denver)

• "All children and students deserve the best that educational systems have to offer: food quality, health education, and consistent exercise for optimal well-being; these priorities assist and increase the necessary intellectual development. With Jeff Peckman, we can be assured that our children will be supported appropriately!" – Dr. Martha M. Urioste, Educator, Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, 2000.

• "After meeting Mr. Peckman I am impressed with him and his ideas for the betterment of all aspects of Colorado life."  – Anna Flores, Civic Activist

• "As a Democratic candidate in the recent primary for House District 2, and after many conversations with Jeff Peckman I have decided to wholeheartedly throw my full support to Mr. Peckman. As an unaffiliated, independent, he is in a position to vote for what is right and not be influenced by vested interest groups and lobbyists." – Waldo Benavidez, Executive Director, Auraria Community Center

• "I support Jeff Peckman for House District 2 because he is not bought and sold by special interest groups. He has the good of the community as his first priority" – Raymond Willy Montoya, Education Director, Auraria Community Center

Oregon’s Measure 27 to Label Genetically Engineered Food 2002

     I was the author, and liaison with safe food advocates who endorsed Measure 27. They included  the Consumers Union, Center for Food Safety, Center for Ethics and Toxics, Democratic Party of Oregon, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace U.S.A., Paul McCartney, Nature’s Path Foods, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Oregon Rural Action, Oregon Tilth, Organic Consumers Association, OSPIRG, Pacific Green Party, Sierra Club (Oregon Chapter), Union of Concerned Scientists , United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development, United Natural Foods, , religious leaders, and many more.

Personal Endorsements

• "Jeff Peckman has a natural talent and comfort level for dealing with the messy stages of a new project. He has been very quick to scope out the needs of the situation and organize the effort around available resources. Jeff is a natural leader and just has a real knack for getting things done." – Letter of recommendation from Thomas Frey – Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute

• "He [Peckman] doesn't take himself too seriously, but he's also very serious about life,” Mettais said. “He’s the most authentic and honest and sincere guy I know. He's the real deal. He's out there trying to make a positive difference." – Jeff Mettais quoted in Rocky Mountain News profile article by Lisa Ryckman. Jeff is Co-founder of GazoTech (biomass gasification), former board member of the Japan America Society of Colorado, President of JapanLinx