Mariko Yamada, Democrat for State Assembly

Davis Firefighters Local 3494, Napa-Solano and Sacramento Central Labor Councils Endorse Mariko Yamada in the Democratic Primary for State Assembly

Vacaville, CA – The 8th A.D.’s most respected labor groups have united behind the candidacy of Yolo County Supervisor Mariko Yamada in her bid for the State Assembly. Davis Firefighters Local 3494 and both the Sacramento and Napa-Solano Central Labor Councils endorsed Yamada, as well as the affiliate group United Workers for Local Government.

The set of endorsements clearly solidify Yamada’s position as the candidate that best represents the interests of working people and their families in the heavily Democratic district.

These organizations join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Local No. 39 and the California Nurses Association who were early endorsers of Yamada’s candidacy, creating a formidable coalition of organized labor with strong support and membership throughout the district.

“The choice in this race is clear,” said Yamada. “We’re bringing together the voices of the working families that are the heart of the Democratic Party and who are struggling just to make ends meet. I’m proud to have labor on my team because I know how hard it is to earn their support.”

Yamada, a County Supervisor and professional social worker, has personally walked to over 3000 households in Solano County, an area with 60% of the district’s voters, and where neither candidate had early name recognition. The latest polls show Yamada and her opponent in a dead-even heat.

Yamada is former Chairwoman of the Yolo County Democratic Party and also served as Chairwoman of the 8th Assembly District Committee of the California Democratic Party.
She has opened her campaign headquarters in Vacaville. For more information, please visit her website at www.marikoyamada.net or call 707-386-4282.

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