United States Senator Ken Salazar has endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner, calling him "among the new generation of leaders in Colorado."

Bane is a Democrat running for Jefferson County Commissioner in District 2, though all Commissioner candidates are elected by a county-wide vote.

"Jason Bane is among the new generation of leaders in Colorado dedicated to working with fellow elected officials and citizens, regardless of political affiliation, to achieve results for their communities," said Sen. Salazar."Jason's platform of promoting a vibrant business community and renewable energy industry, and to restoring the people's faith in their government, is a perfect fit for JeffersonCounty.

"I am happy to endorse Jason Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner."

Bane has already been endorsed by Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Wheat Ridge), as well as the Arvada Police Officers Association and the majority of the legislators in JeffersonCounty.

"With an endless parade of scandals and budget problems, JeffersonCounty government is badly in need of a new direction," said Bane. "Turning things around in Jeffco is going to take someone who can work with all of our elected officials, from city councils to the U.S. Senate. That's the kind of leadership I'll bring to JeffersonCounty, and I am proud to have the support of Sen. Salazar and so many others."

Bane is an award-winning journalist and longtime community activist who currently serves on the Board of the Jefferson County PTA. Bane and his wife, Julie, are lifelong residents of Jefferson County (Jason's family has been in Jeffco for three generations); they live in Lakewood with their 2-year-old daughter, Stella, and are expecting their second child in September.

For more information, go to www.JasonBane.org.