Jeff Peckman

Where Peckman stands

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

The most important responsibility is to execute all of the constitutional and statutory duties with the most efficient and effective use of authorized funding, while also providing a bold and inspiring vision for achieving the highest quality of life possible for the residents of Colorado.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Government has gradually deteriorated into a kind of Rube Goldberg machine. It expends maximum resources in overly complex systems to produce minimum results. My philosophy for line-item vetoes would be to measure each line item against the principle that it should provide the biggest and best benefit for the buck to the people of Colorado as quickly as possible. The state budget should not be used to return or solicit political favors.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

A state of emergency can and should be declared when a disaster has occurred, or when a serious or immediate threat exists to public safety, health, or infrastructure, and to help local officials as needed. If must be done under legislative oversight.