At noon on the steps of the Yolo County Courthouse, Mariko Yamada flanked by many local elected officials and joined by many members of the public at-large announced her bid for the Democratic nomination for California's 8th Assembly District.
Woodland City Councilmember Art Pimentel introduced Yamada to the crowd of supports. "I admire Mariko's commitment to the people she represents. Her dedication to making Yolo County a better place for all is commendable." He added, "Mariko's dedication to making Yolo County a better place for all is truly commendable, and I know she will continue to fight for the working families of Solano and Yolo counties in the State Legislature."
In a written statement Davis City Councilmember Lamar Heystek said, "There is only one candidate with the social service background who can advocate effectively for affordable housing, quality jobs and a living wage for the families of this district. Her name is Mariko Yamada."
---Doug Paul Davis reporting
Woodland City Councilmember Art Pimentel introduced Yamada to the crowd of supports. "I admire Mariko's commitment to the people she represents. Her dedication to making Yolo County a better place for all is commendable." He added, "Mariko's dedication to making Yolo County a better place for all is truly commendable, and I know she will continue to fight for the working families of Solano and Yolo counties in the State Legislature."
In a written statement Davis City Councilmember Lamar Heystek said, "There is only one candidate with the social service background who can advocate effectively for affordable housing, quality jobs and a living wage for the families of this district. Her name is Mariko Yamada."
---Doug Paul Davis reporting
