Letter To Editor: Area Resident Says Yamada Supports The Important Issues

NAPA COUNTY, CA – The following letter to editor was submitted on the District 3 State Senate race in the upcoming election.

Dear Editor:

I am supporting Mariko Yamada for the Third District seat in the State Senate. I have been a supporter of Mariko since she ran for and won the Assembly seat for District 4.

As a lifelong Democrat, Mariko has remained steadfast in support of issues that are important to me.

Mariko's record on justice for farm workers isn't new. She voted for farm workers' overtime pay six years ago. She has always taken action to protect the rights and health of farm workers. She is endorsed by the United Farm Workers and by Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist.

Mariko was chair of the Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee for five years. Through personal experience Mariko knows and understands the complexity of care-giving challenges facing many families. As Senator, she will make it one of her top priorities to put in place policies to address this critical area.

Mariko understands there is a close link between mental health and homelessness. Mariko knows that a growing number of people are on the streets because mental health services are inadequate. Mariko will continue to raise awareness of mental health issues and will advocate for expanded services.

Mariko Yamada has demonstrated the courage to stand her ground and will continue to work hard for social, economic, educational and environmental justice for all Californians. For these reasons she has my vote.

Signed: Hope Lugo, Napa

Also see:

• Area Nurse Likes Yamada For District 3 State Senator
• Petaluma Mayor Announces Endorsement For District 3 State Senate
• Letter To Editor: Mariko Yamada Is Correct Choice For CA State Senator, District 3
• Letter To Editor: Congressman Thompson Supports Dodd For State Senate
• Benicia Mayor Writes: Here Is My Choice For State Senator
• Letter to Editor: Former Assemblywoman, Supervisor Says District 3 Needs Bill Dodd As State Senator
• Reader Writes: Corporate Democrat vs. Social Democrat: Mariko Yamada vs. Bill Dodd
• Napa Resident Writes: Vote Yamada For Farm, Elder, Environment Protection

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