Mariko Yamada, Democrat for State Assembly

What a Week! Thank You!

Dear Friends and Family:

First, my apologies for being late with this edition of Mariko's Missive. As of midnight on Tuesday, June 3, our campaign voice mailboxes were full and over the course of this past week, we've received email in the hundreds. I want to thank each and every caller and emailer - we have tried to acknowledge each one of your contacts personally and hope we've not missed a single one.

I cannot begin to tell you how much this win means for our entire campaign family! Together - and with a tremendous effort from a coalition of working men and women - Tuesday's election outcome is a victory for "everyday people". I am truly honored and humbled by your support and encouragement throughout this incredible campaign.

Now, our work on your behalf truly begins. I look forward to coming together with friends, old and new, to advance the issues we discussed during the campaign - single-payer universal healthcare, improved veterans care, and protecting the interests of our most vulnerable populations, including seniors, the disabled and working families.

The November 4th election is already generating immense interest. In addition to the historic presidential campaign, were we must unite to support Barack Obama, there will also be no less than ten initiatives qualified for California's ballot.

There is so much to be done, and I am anxious to get right back to work. With your continued support, we will celebrate a unified Democratic victory in November.

On behalf of the Friends of Yamada 2008, thank you from the bottom-of-my-heart for the privilege of fighting for you.