Cabaldon to Announce Bid for 8th AD Nomination

We are hearing word from a number of sources that West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon will announce his bid to run for the 8th Assembly District Democratic Nomination. He would be the first official candidate to throw his hat in the race.

That is however just the tip of the iceberg. Mike McGowan is expect to announce that he is not running for the Assembly and will then endorse Mayor Cabaldon. Cabaldon has been scrambling in an attempt to shore up a large number of endorsements in what is expected to be a heated and expensive fight for the nomination for the seat that Assemblywoman Lois Wolk is termed out of.

Calbadon has reportedly hired the venerable Richie Ross to be his campaign consultant. There is also speculation that Craig Reynolds will be involved as well. Reynolds has been Wolk’s chief of staff and is a prominent consultant who runs a number of campaigns for establishment and conservative Democrats in local races he generally has supported the developers including his strong involvement in the yes on measure X campaign among others. What would make this interesting is that Reynolds and Ross have a well publicized feud reported in the News and Review a few years ago.

Now the question is who else will run for the 8th Assembly District. The strong money is that County Supervisor Mariko Yamada who garners strong union and progressive support will make a run. Also Vacaville City Councilmember Steve Hardy may also make a run, although there are rumors flying that he may not. Don Saylor despite his insistence of being included does not seem a viable candidate at this time.

—Doug Paul Davis reporting

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  1. I suspect that Ross and McGowan will bring unions with them, at least at the level of endorsements.

    Cabaldon will also get a lot of Sacramento money, as he did last time, and unfortunately, in this era, money has become the name of the game. He’s going to be hard to beat.

    –Richard Estes

  2. I suspect that Ross and McGowan will bring unions with them, at least at the level of endorsements.

    Cabaldon will also get a lot of Sacramento money, as he did last time, and unfortunately, in this era, money has become the name of the game. He’s going to be hard to beat.

    –Richard Estes

  3. I suspect that Ross and McGowan will bring unions with them, at least at the level of endorsements.

    Cabaldon will also get a lot of Sacramento money, as he did last time, and unfortunately, in this era, money has become the name of the game. He’s going to be hard to beat.

    –Richard Estes

  4. I suspect that Ross and McGowan will bring unions with them, at least at the level of endorsements.

    Cabaldon will also get a lot of Sacramento money, as he did last time, and unfortunately, in this era, money has become the name of the game. He’s going to be hard to beat.

    –Richard Estes

  5. I think he will not bring unions with him–the unions are angry at him. Those that came to the 8th AD meeting a few weeks ago were backing Yamada. I think that’s who they would back.

    Cabaldon will bring in a ton of Sacramento money and we’ll see what happens with that.

  6. I think he will not bring unions with him–the unions are angry at him. Those that came to the 8th AD meeting a few weeks ago were backing Yamada. I think that’s who they would back.

    Cabaldon will bring in a ton of Sacramento money and we’ll see what happens with that.

  7. I think he will not bring unions with him–the unions are angry at him. Those that came to the 8th AD meeting a few weeks ago were backing Yamada. I think that’s who they would back.

    Cabaldon will bring in a ton of Sacramento money and we’ll see what happens with that.

  8. I think he will not bring unions with him–the unions are angry at him. Those that came to the 8th AD meeting a few weeks ago were backing Yamada. I think that’s who they would back.

    Cabaldon will bring in a ton of Sacramento money and we’ll see what happens with that.

  9. Cabaldon (who ran for the assembly in 2002) spent way more money in that primary election than one of his opponents: Lois Wolk. Yet, she beat him handly. Cabaldon championed bringing union busting WalMart to West Sacramento. He will not have the union support he had four years ago.

  10. Cabaldon (who ran for the assembly in 2002) spent way more money in that primary election than one of his opponents: Lois Wolk. Yet, she beat him handly. Cabaldon championed bringing union busting WalMart to West Sacramento. He will not have the union support he had four years ago.

  11. Cabaldon (who ran for the assembly in 2002) spent way more money in that primary election than one of his opponents: Lois Wolk. Yet, she beat him handly. Cabaldon championed bringing union busting WalMart to West Sacramento. He will not have the union support he had four years ago.

  12. Cabaldon (who ran for the assembly in 2002) spent way more money in that primary election than one of his opponents: Lois Wolk. Yet, she beat him handly. Cabaldon championed bringing union busting WalMart to West Sacramento. He will not have the union support he had four years ago.

  13. yes, it will be interesting to see if Yolo County will accept someone as their Assemblyperson who came into the district after working around the Legislature, backed by money from outside the district

    there has been conflict between the Yolo County and Sacramento Dems for years, and the Ross/Reynolds peace settlement may signify an effort to regionally integrate Yolo County within a larger, Sacramento centric framework, one of the Bee’s pet agendas

  14. yes, it will be interesting to see if Yolo County will accept someone as their Assemblyperson who came into the district after working around the Legislature, backed by money from outside the district

    there has been conflict between the Yolo County and Sacramento Dems for years, and the Ross/Reynolds peace settlement may signify an effort to regionally integrate Yolo County within a larger, Sacramento centric framework, one of the Bee’s pet agendas

  15. yes, it will be interesting to see if Yolo County will accept someone as their Assemblyperson who came into the district after working around the Legislature, backed by money from outside the district

    there has been conflict between the Yolo County and Sacramento Dems for years, and the Ross/Reynolds peace settlement may signify an effort to regionally integrate Yolo County within a larger, Sacramento centric framework, one of the Bee’s pet agendas

  16. yes, it will be interesting to see if Yolo County will accept someone as their Assemblyperson who came into the district after working around the Legislature, backed by money from outside the district

    there has been conflict between the Yolo County and Sacramento Dems for years, and the Ross/Reynolds peace settlement may signify an effort to regionally integrate Yolo County within a larger, Sacramento centric framework, one of the Bee’s pet agendas

  17. While his chances are fewer, Saylor is a union-snubber as well (even though he claims to be a democrat & pro-union). He cheerleaded the Yes on K campaign being their spokesperson even after the union requested he not support their application. Ka-bang! Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Don.

  18. While his chances are fewer, Saylor is a union-snubber as well (even though he claims to be a democrat & pro-union). He cheerleaded the Yes on K campaign being their spokesperson even after the union requested he not support their application. Ka-bang! Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Don.

  19. While his chances are fewer, Saylor is a union-snubber as well (even though he claims to be a democrat & pro-union). He cheerleaded the Yes on K campaign being their spokesperson even after the union requested he not support their application. Ka-bang! Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Don.

  20. While his chances are fewer, Saylor is a union-snubber as well (even though he claims to be a democrat & pro-union). He cheerleaded the Yes on K campaign being their spokesperson even after the union requested he not support their application. Ka-bang! Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Don.

  21. way, way back in 1998, Saylor, as school board member, refused to support the introduction of a school board resolution against Proposition 226, a measure that would have imposed restrictions on the ability of unions to raise and spend political contributions, on the ground that it “wasn’t school board business”

    at least, that’s what he told me

    [226 was subsequently defeated handily]

    apparently, though, a lot of other things were, and that board had no problem publicly expressing support or opposition to them

    Davis has a history of producing liberals who are either hostile to labor unions, or disinterested in them

    the debate over Target was noteworthy because Davis councilmembers had to publicly confront demands by unions, demands that had a lot of public support, a rarity for such issues that be some prominent in regard to a local issue

  22. way, way back in 1998, Saylor, as school board member, refused to support the introduction of a school board resolution against Proposition 226, a measure that would have imposed restrictions on the ability of unions to raise and spend political contributions, on the ground that it “wasn’t school board business”

    at least, that’s what he told me

    [226 was subsequently defeated handily]

    apparently, though, a lot of other things were, and that board had no problem publicly expressing support or opposition to them

    Davis has a history of producing liberals who are either hostile to labor unions, or disinterested in them

    the debate over Target was noteworthy because Davis councilmembers had to publicly confront demands by unions, demands that had a lot of public support, a rarity for such issues that be some prominent in regard to a local issue

  23. way, way back in 1998, Saylor, as school board member, refused to support the introduction of a school board resolution against Proposition 226, a measure that would have imposed restrictions on the ability of unions to raise and spend political contributions, on the ground that it “wasn’t school board business”

    at least, that’s what he told me

    [226 was subsequently defeated handily]

    apparently, though, a lot of other things were, and that board had no problem publicly expressing support or opposition to them

    Davis has a history of producing liberals who are either hostile to labor unions, or disinterested in them

    the debate over Target was noteworthy because Davis councilmembers had to publicly confront demands by unions, demands that had a lot of public support, a rarity for such issues that be some prominent in regard to a local issue

  24. way, way back in 1998, Saylor, as school board member, refused to support the introduction of a school board resolution against Proposition 226, a measure that would have imposed restrictions on the ability of unions to raise and spend political contributions, on the ground that it “wasn’t school board business”

    at least, that’s what he told me

    [226 was subsequently defeated handily]

    apparently, though, a lot of other things were, and that board had no problem publicly expressing support or opposition to them

    Davis has a history of producing liberals who are either hostile to labor unions, or disinterested in them

    the debate over Target was noteworthy because Davis councilmembers had to publicly confront demands by unions, demands that had a lot of public support, a rarity for such issues that be some prominent in regard to a local issue

  25. Because I am not a member of the Democratic Party, I will have no say in who replaces Lois Wolk in the Assembly. However, I think for a few reasons, Cabaldón would be a good choice:

    1) He’s from West Sacramento. A Davis person has held that seat for 12 years now. It seems fair to me that someone from Solano County or another part of Yolo County should win that office;

    2) He’s Hispanic. No one hates identity politics more than I do. Were it up to me, one’s heritage would have nothing to do with who wins or loses an election. However, our area has a substantial Hispanic population. And as far as I know, we have never had any regional representatives (Assembly, State Senate, US House, etc.) whose background was Latino. So, on a certain fairness ground, his background should be seen as an asset;

    3) He’s young and energetic. While the far-left may hate him for bringing business and other development to West Sacramento, including his leading role in building Raley Field, I think most mainstream voters can appreciate someone who has tried so hard to improve his community. West Sac still has its problems. But in a lot of ways things have improved there, and Cabaldon deserves some credit for that.

    The fact that Cabaldón is gay is irrelevant to me, though I suspect it is not irrelevant to the gays who live around here. I wouldn’t list it as a reason to vote for or against someone. That’s his private business, and I personally don’t care what consenting adults do in their private lives. However, I’m sure that the gays in our district would be happy to have a representative in Sacramento who understands their perspective. As a straight man, I’m always perplexed and disheartened by the overwhelming amount of social prejudice against homosexuals.

  26. Because I am not a member of the Democratic Party, I will have no say in who replaces Lois Wolk in the Assembly. However, I think for a few reasons, Cabaldón would be a good choice:

    1) He’s from West Sacramento. A Davis person has held that seat for 12 years now. It seems fair to me that someone from Solano County or another part of Yolo County should win that office;

    2) He’s Hispanic. No one hates identity politics more than I do. Were it up to me, one’s heritage would have nothing to do with who wins or loses an election. However, our area has a substantial Hispanic population. And as far as I know, we have never had any regional representatives (Assembly, State Senate, US House, etc.) whose background was Latino. So, on a certain fairness ground, his background should be seen as an asset;

    3) He’s young and energetic. While the far-left may hate him for bringing business and other development to West Sacramento, including his leading role in building Raley Field, I think most mainstream voters can appreciate someone who has tried so hard to improve his community. West Sac still has its problems. But in a lot of ways things have improved there, and Cabaldon deserves some credit for that.

    The fact that Cabaldón is gay is irrelevant to me, though I suspect it is not irrelevant to the gays who live around here. I wouldn’t list it as a reason to vote for or against someone. That’s his private business, and I personally don’t care what consenting adults do in their private lives. However, I’m sure that the gays in our district would be happy to have a representative in Sacramento who understands their perspective. As a straight man, I’m always perplexed and disheartened by the overwhelming amount of social prejudice against homosexuals.

  27. Because I am not a member of the Democratic Party, I will have no say in who replaces Lois Wolk in the Assembly. However, I think for a few reasons, Cabaldón would be a good choice:

    1) He’s from West Sacramento. A Davis person has held that seat for 12 years now. It seems fair to me that someone from Solano County or another part of Yolo County should win that office;

    2) He’s Hispanic. No one hates identity politics more than I do. Were it up to me, one’s heritage would have nothing to do with who wins or loses an election. However, our area has a substantial Hispanic population. And as far as I know, we have never had any regional representatives (Assembly, State Senate, US House, etc.) whose background was Latino. So, on a certain fairness ground, his background should be seen as an asset;

    3) He’s young and energetic. While the far-left may hate him for bringing business and other development to West Sacramento, including his leading role in building Raley Field, I think most mainstream voters can appreciate someone who has tried so hard to improve his community. West Sac still has its problems. But in a lot of ways things have improved there, and Cabaldon deserves some credit for that.

    The fact that Cabaldón is gay is irrelevant to me, though I suspect it is not irrelevant to the gays who live around here. I wouldn’t list it as a reason to vote for or against someone. That’s his private business, and I personally don’t care what consenting adults do in their private lives. However, I’m sure that the gays in our district would be happy to have a representative in Sacramento who understands their perspective. As a straight man, I’m always perplexed and disheartened by the overwhelming amount of social prejudice against homosexuals.

  28. Because I am not a member of the Democratic Party, I will have no say in who replaces Lois Wolk in the Assembly. However, I think for a few reasons, Cabaldón would be a good choice:

    1) He’s from West Sacramento. A Davis person has held that seat for 12 years now. It seems fair to me that someone from Solano County or another part of Yolo County should win that office;

    2) He’s Hispanic. No one hates identity politics more than I do. Were it up to me, one’s heritage would have nothing to do with who wins or loses an election. However, our area has a substantial Hispanic population. And as far as I know, we have never had any regional representatives (Assembly, State Senate, US House, etc.) whose background was Latino. So, on a certain fairness ground, his background should be seen as an asset;

    3) He’s young and energetic. While the far-left may hate him for bringing business and other development to West Sacramento, including his leading role in building Raley Field, I think most mainstream voters can appreciate someone who has tried so hard to improve his community. West Sac still has its problems. But in a lot of ways things have improved there, and Cabaldon deserves some credit for that.

    The fact that Cabaldón is gay is irrelevant to me, though I suspect it is not irrelevant to the gays who live around here. I wouldn’t list it as a reason to vote for or against someone. That’s his private business, and I personally don’t care what consenting adults do in their private lives. However, I’m sure that the gays in our district would be happy to have a representative in Sacramento who understands their perspective. As a straight man, I’m always perplexed and disheartened by the overwhelming amount of social prejudice against homosexuals.

  29. Tansey,

    I did not know that. I assumed incorrectly apparently. Oh well. As I say (though I probably contradicted myself), I don’t care for identity politics. I wish no one considered a person’s racial or ethnic heritage in voting. But I do understand why some minority groups who feel that they have not been represented well would be inclined to favor a person who shared their general experience.

  30. Tansey,

    I did not know that. I assumed incorrectly apparently. Oh well. As I say (though I probably contradicted myself), I don’t care for identity politics. I wish no one considered a person’s racial or ethnic heritage in voting. But I do understand why some minority groups who feel that they have not been represented well would be inclined to favor a person who shared their general experience.

  31. Tansey,

    I did not know that. I assumed incorrectly apparently. Oh well. As I say (though I probably contradicted myself), I don’t care for identity politics. I wish no one considered a person’s racial or ethnic heritage in voting. But I do understand why some minority groups who feel that they have not been represented well would be inclined to favor a person who shared their general experience.

  32. Tansey,

    I did not know that. I assumed incorrectly apparently. Oh well. As I say (though I probably contradicted myself), I don’t care for identity politics. I wish no one considered a person’s racial or ethnic heritage in voting. But I do understand why some minority groups who feel that they have not been represented well would be inclined to favor a person who shared their general experience.