Christopher Cabaldon earned the California Democratic Party’s official endorsement on Sunday after garnering 69% of the vote at the 8th Assembly District caucus Saturday evening. Attempts to have the result pulled off the consent calendar were unsuccessful on Saturday night as Mariko Yamada supporters failed to garner the necessary 300 signatures, they were not even close, and thus did not turn the petitions in.
“I have always known that Christopher was a bright, hard worker for his community when he ran six years ago. Now, I didn’t even have to think about it for this race. Christopher easily has my full support and I will do whatever I can to help him.”
Current Yolo County Supervisor and past Assemblywoman Helen Thomson:
“Christopher is a perfect fit for the district and is the best person who will get the job done for Solano and Yolo and will continue take on the fight for our progressive values. That’s why he’s earned the official endorsement of the Democratic Party.”
Assemblywoman Lois Wolk who is termed out of the 8th Assembly District Seat and now is running for the State Senate reminded the crowd:
“I was one of those who did not endorse Christopher Cabaldon in 2002.”
She continued:
“The reason I am here today is to announce my strong and enthusiastic support for Christopher Cabaldon.”
She then talked about her own process for making the decision to endorse Cabaldon.
“I don’t feel compelled to offer endorsements in every race in the region and often I don’t endorse in local races. But I do feel an obligation in this instance to offer my assistance and benefits from five years in the office and just as my predecessors Helen and Tom offered their advice as to who such succeed them, I thought I ought to do the same. I also wanted to mention that I know both Democratic contenders for the Democratic nomination very very well. I consider them close friends and I have worked with both of them. Whatever the voters ultimately decided, the 8th Assembly District will be ably represented.
Many have asked me what I thought for many months about this race and choosing between two friends was not a choice that I was very eager to make. I decided to wait and see which candidate would earn the broad support in the district among the elected local officials in the community and among the activists in the Democratic Party. I have found through my local experience that the local support of local officials is absolutely critical to being an effective legislator. It has been true in all of the major efforts that I have gone for… And frankly none of those efforts would have been successful in Sacramento without the strong support of the locally elected officials, many of them are here today.
Christopher Cabaldon has earned the support of the local leaders throughout the district. Every county supervisor, mayor, and state senator that has taken a position in this race is in full support as well as many city and school officials. Along with these elected schools and city officials, Christopher has won the Democratic Party Endorsement, not easy, demonstrating the support of activists that will serve him well in the election and also in the legislative arena.”
Finally the Assemblywoman talked about Christopher Cabaldon record.
“Christopher Cabaldon brings his own strong track record of results on the issues that are most important to this district. His work on economic redevelopment in West Sacramento, his involvement in flood protection, Delta restoration, regional transportation planning, public safety, and growth management, are all vitally important to this district. I know both candidates well. But not only does Christopher have the experience, he has the skill set, the ability to negotiate, navigate the political minefield, and find workable solutions. He has intimate knowledge of the legislative process and will hit the ground running next January.”
Christopher Cabaldon then addressed the crowd himself.
“For three decades , California’s finest and most effective legislators have come from our district and I am deeply honored by the strong vote of confidence from Lois Wolk, Helen Thomson, and Tom Hannigan. We have worked together on the issues that matter in Solano and Yolo counties, it is gratifying that the leaders who local residents and I admire so greatly are solidly behind my candidacy for the Assembly. I look forward to working in close partnership with Lois Wolk as she moves to the Senate on saving the Delta, fighting to protect our funds for transportation and our water from ripoffs by Southern California interests, and securing the support to deliver quality healthcare and great schools for the people of our communities and our state.”
This was a very impressive event along the waterfront in Suisun City. The Vanguard will continue closely covering this race.
—Doug Paul Davis reporting
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
Can’t say I am thrilled with the idea of Cabaldon being our next Assemblyman. He runs a good meeting, and carries himself professionally, but so does Mariko. Cabaldon is smart enough not to tick off his constituents, unlike Yamada, which was probably her downfall.
However, be careful what you wish for. Cabaldon seems to align himself with Gary Newsome, the maverick mayor of San Francisco who hardly represents what most folks want. In fact Mayor Newsome has come close to being removed from office for some of his radical stances, which does not inspire confidence.
Furthermore, Cabaldon has been noticeably absent on occasions when he should have been there. Most notably discussions in his own West Sacramento community in regard to the gang injunction. Ducking for cover does not inspire confidence either.
Frankly, I think both Yamada and Cabaldon are questionable candidates, for different reasons. All I ask is that our Assemblyperson have CA interests at heart, fight for basic things such as levee protection, no new taxes, stabilization of the budget process by getting rid of the pork, sustainable and sensible growth, that sort of thing. Not that much to ask, IMHO.
Can’t say I am thrilled with the idea of Cabaldon being our next Assemblyman. He runs a good meeting, and carries himself professionally, but so does Mariko. Cabaldon is smart enough not to tick off his constituents, unlike Yamada, which was probably her downfall.
However, be careful what you wish for. Cabaldon seems to align himself with Gary Newsome, the maverick mayor of San Francisco who hardly represents what most folks want. In fact Mayor Newsome has come close to being removed from office for some of his radical stances, which does not inspire confidence.
Furthermore, Cabaldon has been noticeably absent on occasions when he should have been there. Most notably discussions in his own West Sacramento community in regard to the gang injunction. Ducking for cover does not inspire confidence either.
Frankly, I think both Yamada and Cabaldon are questionable candidates, for different reasons. All I ask is that our Assemblyperson have CA interests at heart, fight for basic things such as levee protection, no new taxes, stabilization of the budget process by getting rid of the pork, sustainable and sensible growth, that sort of thing. Not that much to ask, IMHO.
Can’t say I am thrilled with the idea of Cabaldon being our next Assemblyman. He runs a good meeting, and carries himself professionally, but so does Mariko. Cabaldon is smart enough not to tick off his constituents, unlike Yamada, which was probably her downfall.
However, be careful what you wish for. Cabaldon seems to align himself with Gary Newsome, the maverick mayor of San Francisco who hardly represents what most folks want. In fact Mayor Newsome has come close to being removed from office for some of his radical stances, which does not inspire confidence.
Furthermore, Cabaldon has been noticeably absent on occasions when he should have been there. Most notably discussions in his own West Sacramento community in regard to the gang injunction. Ducking for cover does not inspire confidence either.
Frankly, I think both Yamada and Cabaldon are questionable candidates, for different reasons. All I ask is that our Assemblyperson have CA interests at heart, fight for basic things such as levee protection, no new taxes, stabilization of the budget process by getting rid of the pork, sustainable and sensible growth, that sort of thing. Not that much to ask, IMHO.
Can’t say I am thrilled with the idea of Cabaldon being our next Assemblyman. He runs a good meeting, and carries himself professionally, but so does Mariko. Cabaldon is smart enough not to tick off his constituents, unlike Yamada, which was probably her downfall.
However, be careful what you wish for. Cabaldon seems to align himself with Gary Newsome, the maverick mayor of San Francisco who hardly represents what most folks want. In fact Mayor Newsome has come close to being removed from office for some of his radical stances, which does not inspire confidence.
Furthermore, Cabaldon has been noticeably absent on occasions when he should have been there. Most notably discussions in his own West Sacramento community in regard to the gang injunction. Ducking for cover does not inspire confidence either.
Frankly, I think both Yamada and Cabaldon are questionable candidates, for different reasons. All I ask is that our Assemblyperson have CA interests at heart, fight for basic things such as levee protection, no new taxes, stabilization of the budget process by getting rid of the pork, sustainable and sensible growth, that sort of thing. Not that much to ask, IMHO.
Mariko’s bid, although always a longshot, was once doable. She is now finished.
Mariko’s bid, although always a longshot, was once doable. She is now finished.
Mariko’s bid, although always a longshot, was once doable. She is now finished.
Mariko’s bid, although always a longshot, was once doable. She is now finished.
To: Not So Sure – I am not so sure you have any idea what you are talking about. How can you be so confident about Cabaldon’s alignments when you do not even know who the Mayor of San Francisco is. By the way his name is GAVIN Newsom. Next time you claim to know about what people will do at least know who they are doing them with!
To: Not So Sure – I am not so sure you have any idea what you are talking about. How can you be so confident about Cabaldon’s alignments when you do not even know who the Mayor of San Francisco is. By the way his name is GAVIN Newsom. Next time you claim to know about what people will do at least know who they are doing them with!
To: Not So Sure – I am not so sure you have any idea what you are talking about. How can you be so confident about Cabaldon’s alignments when you do not even know who the Mayor of San Francisco is. By the way his name is GAVIN Newsom. Next time you claim to know about what people will do at least know who they are doing them with!
To: Not So Sure – I am not so sure you have any idea what you are talking about. How can you be so confident about Cabaldon’s alignments when you do not even know who the Mayor of San Francisco is. By the way his name is GAVIN Newsom. Next time you claim to know about what people will do at least know who they are doing them with!
“Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster.”
Is this really any surprise? Yamada has been an incompetent supervisor. She may be the dullest politician I’ve ever met. She never would have won this job had she not been appointed after Rosenberg became a judge. She did win one election, but that was without any quality opposition. If she ran for city council this year, she would lose to Rob Roy.
“Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster.”
Is this really any surprise? Yamada has been an incompetent supervisor. She may be the dullest politician I’ve ever met. She never would have won this job had she not been appointed after Rosenberg became a judge. She did win one election, but that was without any quality opposition. If she ran for city council this year, she would lose to Rob Roy.
“Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster.”
Is this really any surprise? Yamada has been an incompetent supervisor. She may be the dullest politician I’ve ever met. She never would have won this job had she not been appointed after Rosenberg became a judge. She did win one election, but that was without any quality opposition. If she ran for city council this year, she would lose to Rob Roy.
“Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster.”
Is this really any surprise? Yamada has been an incompetent supervisor. She may be the dullest politician I’ve ever met. She never would have won this job had she not been appointed after Rosenberg became a judge. She did win one election, but that was without any quality opposition. If she ran for city council this year, she would lose to Rob Roy.
Mariko went too far, too fast.
Electorally untested by any significant opposition in her campaign for supervisor, she lacked the skills and experience required for a successful Assembly campaign.
Whether she was ever capable of developing them is an interesting question. It is certainly fair to so that she does not instinctively possess an aptitude for politics at this level.
–Richard Estes
Mariko went too far, too fast.
Electorally untested by any significant opposition in her campaign for supervisor, she lacked the skills and experience required for a successful Assembly campaign.
Whether she was ever capable of developing them is an interesting question. It is certainly fair to so that she does not instinctively possess an aptitude for politics at this level.
–Richard Estes
Mariko went too far, too fast.
Electorally untested by any significant opposition in her campaign for supervisor, she lacked the skills and experience required for a successful Assembly campaign.
Whether she was ever capable of developing them is an interesting question. It is certainly fair to so that she does not instinctively possess an aptitude for politics at this level.
–Richard Estes
Mariko went too far, too fast.
Electorally untested by any significant opposition in her campaign for supervisor, she lacked the skills and experience required for a successful Assembly campaign.
Whether she was ever capable of developing them is an interesting question. It is certainly fair to so that she does not instinctively possess an aptitude for politics at this level.
–Richard Estes
In her campaign for the state assembly and during this past year as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sadly Mariko Yamada has demonstrated a contemptuous and mercurial persona. She began to double-speak on important issues and embellish her record. This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise. When overtures were made by some of her then key supporters to help her she became arrogant, stubborn and unapproachable. She had made up her mind that her constituents were disposable in her pursuit for higher office. As a result, she lost significant support and it will be evident at election time.
In her campaign for the state assembly and during this past year as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sadly Mariko Yamada has demonstrated a contemptuous and mercurial persona. She began to double-speak on important issues and embellish her record. This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise. When overtures were made by some of her then key supporters to help her she became arrogant, stubborn and unapproachable. She had made up her mind that her constituents were disposable in her pursuit for higher office. As a result, she lost significant support and it will be evident at election time.
In her campaign for the state assembly and during this past year as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sadly Mariko Yamada has demonstrated a contemptuous and mercurial persona. She began to double-speak on important issues and embellish her record. This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise. When overtures were made by some of her then key supporters to help her she became arrogant, stubborn and unapproachable. She had made up her mind that her constituents were disposable in her pursuit for higher office. As a result, she lost significant support and it will be evident at election time.
In her campaign for the state assembly and during this past year as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sadly Mariko Yamada has demonstrated a contemptuous and mercurial persona. She began to double-speak on important issues and embellish her record. This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise. When overtures were made by some of her then key supporters to help her she became arrogant, stubborn and unapproachable. She had made up her mind that her constituents were disposable in her pursuit for higher office. As a result, she lost significant support and it will be evident at election time.
Its time for the bugler to sound “taps” for Yamada’s campaign.
Its time for the bugler to sound “taps” for Yamada’s campaign.
Its time for the bugler to sound “taps” for Yamada’s campaign.
Its time for the bugler to sound “taps” for Yamada’s campaign.
“This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise.”
I cannot honestly fathom why anyone not related to Ms. Yamada would be a “long time admirer” of her as a politician. I met her when she was David Rosenberg’s office assistant and found her to be an empty suit then. She has lived up to that standard as a supervisor. The only good thing I heard about her was that she was a hard worker. That’s better than a lazy or corrupt public servant. But just working hard without any talent for the position is not enough. I am looking forward to Jim Provenza becoming my supervisor. He’s smarter (by a mile) and he doesn’t have a tin ear. With Thomson and Provenza, Davis will have two good representatives on the Board for the first time in about 6 years.
“This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise.”
I cannot honestly fathom why anyone not related to Ms. Yamada would be a “long time admirer” of her as a politician. I met her when she was David Rosenberg’s office assistant and found her to be an empty suit then. She has lived up to that standard as a supervisor. The only good thing I heard about her was that she was a hard worker. That’s better than a lazy or corrupt public servant. But just working hard without any talent for the position is not enough. I am looking forward to Jim Provenza becoming my supervisor. He’s smarter (by a mile) and he doesn’t have a tin ear. With Thomson and Provenza, Davis will have two good representatives on the Board for the first time in about 6 years.
“This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise.”
I cannot honestly fathom why anyone not related to Ms. Yamada would be a “long time admirer” of her as a politician. I met her when she was David Rosenberg’s office assistant and found her to be an empty suit then. She has lived up to that standard as a supervisor. The only good thing I heard about her was that she was a hard worker. That’s better than a lazy or corrupt public servant. But just working hard without any talent for the position is not enough. I am looking forward to Jim Provenza becoming my supervisor. He’s smarter (by a mile) and he doesn’t have a tin ear. With Thomson and Provenza, Davis will have two good representatives on the Board for the first time in about 6 years.
“This deception caught many of her long time admirers and supporters by surprise.”
I cannot honestly fathom why anyone not related to Ms. Yamada would be a “long time admirer” of her as a politician. I met her when she was David Rosenberg’s office assistant and found her to be an empty suit then. She has lived up to that standard as a supervisor. The only good thing I heard about her was that she was a hard worker. That’s better than a lazy or corrupt public servant. But just working hard without any talent for the position is not enough. I am looking forward to Jim Provenza becoming my supervisor. He’s smarter (by a mile) and he doesn’t have a tin ear. With Thomson and Provenza, Davis will have two good representatives on the Board for the first time in about 6 years.
Megan is a bit harsh, bit did summarize the situation accurately.
Megan is a bit harsh, bit did summarize the situation accurately.
Megan is a bit harsh, bit did summarize the situation accurately.
Megan is a bit harsh, bit did summarize the situation accurately.
As a lifelong Democrat I am appalled at the personel attacks on opinions this blog has. It makes one ashamed to be a Democrat. To the one who attacked the person who misspoke the first name of the Mayor of San Francisco, shame on you!!
Do watch what you which for. I am a resident of West Sacramento and Mayor Cabaldon has sold his soul and lined his pockets with our developers. If you have ever been to a meeting in West Sacramento you would see a true picture of a person who conducts himself in an “arrogant and condescending manner.”
I talk to people everyday who are voting for him to get him out of our city. I can’t do that because I can’t vote for someone who does not care about those he represents. Mayor Cabaldon has made it very clear by his quote “He only cares about the 51 percent of the people that it takes to get elected, he does care about the other 49 percent.” That should be an endorsement to vote for him. Cabaldon does not know what a formidable campaign is.
Read between the lines in Ms. Wolks speech, I did.
As a lifelong Democrat I am appalled at the personel attacks on opinions this blog has. It makes one ashamed to be a Democrat. To the one who attacked the person who misspoke the first name of the Mayor of San Francisco, shame on you!!
Do watch what you which for. I am a resident of West Sacramento and Mayor Cabaldon has sold his soul and lined his pockets with our developers. If you have ever been to a meeting in West Sacramento you would see a true picture of a person who conducts himself in an “arrogant and condescending manner.”
I talk to people everyday who are voting for him to get him out of our city. I can’t do that because I can’t vote for someone who does not care about those he represents. Mayor Cabaldon has made it very clear by his quote “He only cares about the 51 percent of the people that it takes to get elected, he does care about the other 49 percent.” That should be an endorsement to vote for him. Cabaldon does not know what a formidable campaign is.
Read between the lines in Ms. Wolks speech, I did.
As a lifelong Democrat I am appalled at the personel attacks on opinions this blog has. It makes one ashamed to be a Democrat. To the one who attacked the person who misspoke the first name of the Mayor of San Francisco, shame on you!!
Do watch what you which for. I am a resident of West Sacramento and Mayor Cabaldon has sold his soul and lined his pockets with our developers. If you have ever been to a meeting in West Sacramento you would see a true picture of a person who conducts himself in an “arrogant and condescending manner.”
I talk to people everyday who are voting for him to get him out of our city. I can’t do that because I can’t vote for someone who does not care about those he represents. Mayor Cabaldon has made it very clear by his quote “He only cares about the 51 percent of the people that it takes to get elected, he does care about the other 49 percent.” That should be an endorsement to vote for him. Cabaldon does not know what a formidable campaign is.
Read between the lines in Ms. Wolks speech, I did.
As a lifelong Democrat I am appalled at the personel attacks on opinions this blog has. It makes one ashamed to be a Democrat. To the one who attacked the person who misspoke the first name of the Mayor of San Francisco, shame on you!!
Do watch what you which for. I am a resident of West Sacramento and Mayor Cabaldon has sold his soul and lined his pockets with our developers. If you have ever been to a meeting in West Sacramento you would see a true picture of a person who conducts himself in an “arrogant and condescending manner.”
I talk to people everyday who are voting for him to get him out of our city. I can’t do that because I can’t vote for someone who does not care about those he represents. Mayor Cabaldon has made it very clear by his quote “He only cares about the 51 percent of the people that it takes to get elected, he does care about the other 49 percent.” That should be an endorsement to vote for him. Cabaldon does not know what a formidable campaign is.
Read between the lines in Ms. Wolks speech, I did.