Mariko Yamada, Democrat for State Assembly

“Go For Broke” – GOTV Weekend Is Here!

Dear Friends:

This past Monday, I was privileged to share Memorial Day speaking honors with Mr. Jim Iso, representing members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Division, and MIS (Military Intelligence Service) who attended a special recognition service at the Davis Cemetery. In response to your requests, we’ve attached my remarks here.

Seeing these veterans, now in their 80’s and 90’s, as living representations of their motto, “Go For Broke”, will be forever seared in my memory.

Where did this motto come from?

The dice game of “Craps” was very popular among the Hawaiian contingent. Those who played knew that in every dice game, there came a point when the game ended and it was time to risk everything he had – to “Go For Broke” – to go for the win.

In recent days along our campaign trail, we’ve seen the predictable avalanche of glossy mail and last-minute hit pieces. Since our opponent is bankrolled by corporate interests, we’ve even seen a new independent expenditure solely devoted to misleading cable TV ads. We’ve responded factually regarding allegations of pay raises and coffee carts [link to press releases here] and can only guess what’s going to land in our mailboxes next…

Aren’t you tired of these tactics? I know the voters I meet are, and they are responding to our campaign of going direct to the people with our core issues of health and public safety, education, environment and social justice.

I am proud to say that I have now personally walked to over 4,200 households, and with our “ground troops” about to engage in walks from now until Tuesday, June 3, we will achieve the goal set out for me at the beginning of our efforts together fifteen months ago – more than 5,000 households walked by volunteers.

In the spirit of those who served honorably and courageously in the face of impossible odds, I invite you to join me whenever and wherever you can during our “Get-Out-the-Vote” mobilization over the next five days.

This is my “Go For Broke” weekend! Thank you for your support.

Coffee Cart Mailer Disgusts Disability Advocates

Disability rights advocates are gathering in Davis this Saturday to condemn the EdVoice Latte Mailer that equates an innovative $91,000 coffee cart job training program for people with disabilities to government waste.

WHO:
Marilyn Moyle, Yolo County Mental Health Board and member of National Association for the Mentally Ill – Yolo County
Christine Totah, Disability Rights Activist and mother of autistic child
Other outraged parents and advocates

WHEN:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
11:00 A.M.

WHERE:
Davis Art Center
1919 F. Street (F Street and Covell Blvd)
Davis, CA 95616

Contact: Brian Micek for more information 916-801-4257 or info@marikoyamada.net

Phone Banking and Walking Effort Ramps Up for GOTV

Saturday Precinct Walking from the Davis Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday Precinct Walking from Vacaville HQ, 187 Butcher Rd. Vacaville. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday Precinct Walking from Vacaville HQ, 187 Butcher Rd. Vacaville. 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Contact: Don Lowrie at Don@marikoyamada.net or Bill Julian at BillJ@marikoyamada.net or call 707-386-4282

Come Celebrate Election Night in Solano or Yolo (or Both!)

Yolo Election Night Party, June 3rd 7:30 p.m.
Home of Suheil and Christine Totah

Solano Election Night Recognition, June 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Join local firefighters for an election night gathering in Vacaville!
STARS Recreation Center
155 Browns Valley Parkway,
Vacaville

RSVP for either event through Chris Jansen at 916-706-1404 or cjansenconsulting@gmail.com