Christopher Cabaldon earned the California Democratic Party’s official endorsement on Sunday after garnering 69% of the vote at the 8th Assembly District caucus Saturday evening. Attempts to have the result pulled off the consent calendar were unsuccessful on Saturday night as Mariko Yamada supporters failed to garner the necessary 300 signatures, they were not even close, and thus did not turn the petitions in.
“I have always known that Christopher was a bright, hard worker for his community when he ran six years ago. Now, I didn’t even have to think about it for this race. Christopher easily has my full support and I will do whatever I can to help him.”
Current Yolo County Supervisor and past Assemblywoman Helen Thomson:
“Christopher is a perfect fit for the district and is the best person who will get the job done for Solano and Yolo and will continue take on the fight for our progressive values. That’s why he’s earned the official endorsement of the Democratic Party.”
Assemblywoman Lois Wolk who is termed out of the 8th Assembly District Seat and now is running for the State Senate reminded the crowd:
“I was one of those who did not endorse Christopher Cabaldon in 2002.”
She continued:
“The reason I am here today is to announce my strong and enthusiastic support for Christopher Cabaldon.”
She then talked about her own process for making the decision to endorse Cabaldon.
“I don’t feel compelled to offer endorsements in every race in the region and often I don’t endorse in local races. But I do feel an obligation in this instance to offer my assistance and benefits from five years in the office and just as my predecessors Helen and Tom offered their advice as to who such succeed them, I thought I ought to do the same. I also wanted to mention that I know both Democratic contenders for the Democratic nomination very very well. I consider them close friends and I have worked with both of them. Whatever the voters ultimately decided, the 8th Assembly District will be ably represented.
Many have asked me what I thought for many months about this race and choosing between two friends was not a choice that I was very eager to make. I decided to wait and see which candidate would earn the broad support in the district among the elected local officials in the community and among the activists in the Democratic Party. I have found through my local experience that the local support of local officials is absolutely critical to being an effective legislator. It has been true in all of the major efforts that I have gone for… And frankly none of those efforts would have been successful in Sacramento without the strong support of the locally elected officials, many of them are here today.
Christopher Cabaldon has earned the support of the local leaders throughout the district. Every county supervisor, mayor, and state senator that has taken a position in this race is in full support as well as many city and school officials. Along with these elected schools and city officials, Christopher has won the Democratic Party Endorsement, not easy, demonstrating the support of activists that will serve him well in the election and also in the legislative arena.”
Finally the Assemblywoman talked about Christopher Cabaldon record.
“Christopher Cabaldon brings his own strong track record of results on the issues that are most important to this district. His work on economic redevelopment in West Sacramento, his involvement in flood protection, Delta restoration, regional transportation planning, public safety, and growth management, are all vitally important to this district. I know both candidates well. But not only does Christopher have the experience, he has the skill set, the ability to negotiate, navigate the political minefield, and find workable solutions. He has intimate knowledge of the legislative process and will hit the ground running next January.”
Christopher Cabaldon then addressed the crowd himself.
“For three decades , California’s finest and most effective legislators have come from our district and I am deeply honored by the strong vote of confidence from Lois Wolk, Helen Thomson, and Tom Hannigan. We have worked together on the issues that matter in Solano and Yolo counties, it is gratifying that the leaders who local residents and I admire so greatly are solidly behind my candidacy for the Assembly. I look forward to working in close partnership with Lois Wolk as she moves to the Senate on saving the Delta, fighting to protect our funds for transportation and our water from ripoffs by Southern California interests, and securing the support to deliver quality healthcare and great schools for the people of our communities and our state.”
This was a very impressive event along the waterfront in Suisun City. The Vanguard will continue closely covering this race.
—Doug Paul Davis reporting
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
The baton has been passed. Christopher Cabaldon will be our next assemblyperson.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Lois Wolk’s endorsement of Christopher Cabaldon underscores the pitiful state of Mariko Yamada’s campaign. Up until now Wolk remained neutral due to her own bid for the state senate. Theoretically she needed the support of both assembly candidates, both of whom were credible, in her own race. But Yamada and her campaign have demonstrated shear incompetence. As time has gone on Yamada has lost, not gained political credibility. Yamada’s campaign is a disaster. Wolk has determined, as most local political observers know, that by endorsing Cabaldon she is not harming her own chances for election. In fact, Lois is helping to solidify her own ability to unite the Democratic Party by showing leadership to the voters of Yolo and Solano that it is time to unite behind Christopher Cabaldon so that we can have a big-time victory in November 2008, up and down the ticket.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Congratulations to Chris! He has built a formidable campaign and deserves to win.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Receiving the pre-primary endorsement from the California Democratic Party is huge. Rarely do candidates receive this endorsement in contested primary elections. This endorsement demonstrates that Cabaldon has done the grassroots work necessary to gain the overwhelming support of party activists.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
Mariko was known as a competent staffer in many bureaucratic positions. But as a political leader and candidate she has been shown to be a dud and that is a shame.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
The influential progressive community, once a key component of Mariko Yamada’s nascent assembly campaign deserted her long ago and with it went any chance she could be elected. In fact Yamada could not get re-elected to her own supervisorial seat today.
The progressives in Yolo County and in particular Davis were stunned by their own supervisor Mariko Yamada when she betrayed core progressive principles which are the bedrock of the community she was elected to represent.
In early 2007, in an arrogant and condescending manner, she let it be known she did not respect or care what the majority of her constituents thought about protecting ag land and open space via the Pass Through Agreements which require Yolo County to respect a city’s right to determine its own growth. This came as a shock to the very citizens who had overwhelmingly elected her in 2004.
The betrayal felt by her constituents was further inflamed when in July 2007 she led and supported as Chairwoman of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors the discussion of massive urbanization along the borders of Davis adopting the very language and rationales of developers to convert prime ag land into huge prospective residential projects. This nearly resulted in an effort to recall her had she and the board not backed down.
In her quest for a state assembly seat Yamada revealed her disrespect of the very people she was elected to represent. And fellow progressives in Solano County became quite aware of Yamada’s newly announced support for inappropriate urban growth. The election in June will confirm what everyone (including some in her inner circle) now knows—she is going to lose and she deserves to lose.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.
“All politics are local.” Mariko forsake her own community by pandering to developer interests who proposed “Trojan horses” as a way to build enormous and unneeded residential developments around Davis.