“I’m supporting Mark because he understands that OPPD must take action to ensure a bright future for my generation and beyond. He is the right choice because of his proven commitment to transparency and his clear vision for a sustainable energy future. I’m confident that Mark will prioritize affordable, reliable, and enviornmentally responsible energy solutions for all of us in Omaha while securing a better future for young people.”

“I support Mark for OPPD not only because he prioritizes affordable, reliable energy, but because he is active and engaged in our community. Mark truly cares about the people he serves, and that genuine commitment is what sets him apart. I’m proud to support someone who shows up and gets involved.“

“I am proud to endorse my friend and mentor Mark Gudgel for OPPD. I had the privilege of meeting Mark when he was teaching at my high school and I saw firsthand his strong work ethic and his commitment to our community. I know he will bring the same dedication to the board so Omaha can continue to have access to the affordable energy they rely on.”

“I am pleased to personally endorse Mark Gudgel for OPPD Board of Directors because I’ve known him for years as a caring and committed community member. I know he cares about Omaha, and he understands how important renewable, reliable energy is to our future.”

“As Chair of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, I am proud to support Mark Gudgel for OPPD Board of Directors. Mark is a friend and neighbor who I have seen active across our local community. He is an educational professional who has taught both the high school and collegiate setting, a loving husband and father, and a fierce advocate for healthy communities and environmental sustainability. I look forward to working with him on the OPPD Board to continue positive and close collaboration between the County and our local utility districts.”

“I am supporting Mark Gudgel for OPPD because we need leaders who show up, listen, and lead with integrity. Mark is committed to ensuring public power is affordable, reliable, and sustainable for our community. Let’s elect someone who fights for us.”

“I am proudly endorsing Mark Gudgel for OPPD district 2. In this role, Mark will bring a new level of community engagement and transparency to his position that will greatly benefit the public. It is so obvious that Mark truly cares about our community. We will be lucky to have Mark as one of our representatives!”

“Losing an election is never easy, especially when your motivation was to serve and fight for the people in our community whose voices too often go unheard. It would be easy to step back after a loss, but this race-like so many others – is too important for the future of Omaha and Nebraska to take the easy path.

While there are policies and approaches where Mark and I will continue to disagree, I also believe he is someone who will listen to the people he represents and remain open to learning from them. That matters.

Public service has never been about one election or one candidate. It’s about continuing the work of building a stronger, more accountable community, no matter the outcome. That’s why I’m supporting Mark. Our community deserves leaders who listen, and it deserves all of us to stay engaged long after the ballots have been counted.”

“I trust Mark to bring common sense and a Midwestern work ethic to his role as OPPD director. At this critical moment in time, we need people in office who are willing to put in long hours and work across party lines to get the job done.”

“I’m pleased to endorse Mark Gudgel for the OPPD Board of Directors. Mark’s vision for Omaha clearly extends beyond the boundaries of his district, and beyond the present into the future. I trust Mark to put a stop to burning coal in North Omaha and help guide our city into a more just and equitable future.”

“I am endorsing Mark because he has shown a genuine commitment to intentionally engaging with the community, putting their concerns first, holding OPPD accountable for transitioning the North Omaha coal plant, and advancing clean energy alternatives.”

“As an OPPD Board member, I am intimately familiar with the multitude of complex issues we face at the current time, and that’s why I’m endorsing Mark’s candidacy to join the board. I am confident that Mark’s integrity, intellect, leadership, and commitment wills trengthen our board and help OPPD to successfully navigate the challenges we face today.”

“Mark’s priorities are simple: keep the lights on, keep costs affordable, and help transition Omaha to clean energy sources. Public power matters to us all, and I trust Mark to make sure that our power is clean, reliable, and affordable.”

“I endorse Mark Gudgel for OPPD Director without reservations. His community involvement, concern for others and leadership experience, single him as the ideal candidate to look out for our public interests.”

“I’m proud to endorse Mark Gudgel’s candidacy for the OPPD Board of Directors. I am confident that his thorough understanding of these issues, vision for a more sustainable system of public power, and commitment to the future are what we need to get through the changes and obstacles that lie ahead.”

“I am excited to endorse Mark Gudgel for OPPD board. It’s clear that we need leaders like Mark that believe in affordability and accessibility of power for all Omahans. It’s also critical that we have somebody that cares so deeply about the people and who is going to always prioritize community engagement and transparency. Having known Mark for years, seeing his service in our community and his beginnings as a former classroom teacher, I know he will always put the needs of constituents first. I’m excited to have him as a representative on the OPPD Board of Directors.”

“I am pleased to endorse Mark. I think his thoughtful approach paired with a willingness to listen with an open mind are very much needed. I see Mark as someone who works in the best intereste of the whole community. He brings honesty and integrity consistently in seeking solutions to care for OPPD’s customers’ needs now and in the future.”