Mariko Yamada for State Assembly 2010

In this 2007 video interview with ProgressiveSpirit.com, Mariko shares a little bit about her childhood, values and interest in helping others.

This race began on February 28th, 2007 with an early morning press conference in Solano County, followed by a drive up to Yolo County where this announcement speech was delivered in front of a crowd of supporters. Introduced by Woodland City Councilman Art Pimentel, Mariko delivers the speech that started it all.

On June 11th, 2007 Mariko and her opponent spoke before the Northern Solano Democratic Club at a candidates forum, a debate that led to Mariko’s endorsement by the NSDC. The NSDC has posted this video of the forum.