Mariko Yamada
| Mariko Yamada | |
 | |
| California State Assembly District 4 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 2008-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| December 1, 2014 | |
| Years in position | 5 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $95,291/year |
| Per diem | $141.86 per day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Contents |
Yamada served as District 4 Director of Yolo County from 1999-2003, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer for the San Diego County Department of Social Services from 1989-1994, and in the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Commerce from 1982-1987.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yamada served on the following committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Long-Term Care, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Water, Parks and Wildlife | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yamada served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Long-Term Care, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Labor and Employment | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Water, Parks and Wildlife | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yamada served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging And Long-Term Care | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Water, Parks and Wildlife | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Yamada's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 76 - Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Fund
- AB 1124 - Special education: due process hearings
- AB 1228 - Elections: all-mailed ballot elections
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political Courage test
Yamada provided answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked her legislative priorities she responded:
"My top priorities are: healthcare reform--achievement of single-payer, universal coverage will actually save money over time; public safety with emphasis on community corrections and integrated social services and alcohol, drug, and mental health services; and public education, both vocational, technical and preparatory for college as the pathway to the middle class. I support continued funding for Proposition 98; additional revenues can be raised by closing tax loopholes benefitting the wealthiest Californians; streamlining and reducing the number of categorial programs in education and public health in favor of block grants to school districts and local governments for greater efficiencies."[2]
Legislative scorecard
Capitol Weekly, California's major weekly periodical covering the state legislature, publishes an annual legislative scorecard to pin down the political or ideological leanings of every member of the legislature based on how they voted on an assortment of bills in the most recent legislative session. The 2009 scores were based on votes on 19 bills, but did not include how legislators voted on the Proposition 1A (2009). On the scorecard, "100" is a perfect liberal score and "0" is a perfect conservative score. [3],[4]
On the 2009 Capitol Weekly legislative scorecard, Yamada ranked as a 97.[5]
Elections
2012
Yamada won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 4. She was displaced from her current district by redistricting. She and John Munn (R) won the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, unopposed. She subsequently won the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| California State Assembly, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mariko Yamada Incumbent |
62.5% | 108,081 | |
| Republican | John Munn | 37.5% | 64,946 | |
| Total Votes | 173,027 | |||
2010
Yamada won re-election to the 8th District Seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the June 8 primary. She defeated Republican Michelle P. Connor in the November 2 general election.[8]
| California State Assembly, District 8 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mariko Yamada (D)
|
79,787 | |||
| Michelle P. Connor (R) | 49,714 | |||
2008
In 2008 Yamada was elected to the California State Assembly District 8. Yamada (D) finished with 112,524 votes while her opponent Manuel Cosme (R) finished with 57,883 votes.[9] Yamada raised $464,704 for her campaign fund.[10]
| California State Assembly District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mariko Yamada (D)
|
112,524 | |||
| Manuel Cosme (R) | 57,883 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Yamada raised $225,181 in contributions. [11]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Teachers Association | $15,600 |
| California School Employees Association | $10,800 |
| California State Council Of Laborers | $7,800 |
| United Domestic Workers Of America | $7,800 |
| Pechanga Band Of Luiseno Mission Indians | $7,800 |
2008
Below are Yamada's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[12]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| California State Council of Service Employees | $14,400 |
| California Teachers Association | $14,400 |
| CA School Employees Assoc | $10,471 |
| CA Assoc of Psychiatric Technicians | $9,500 |
| California Nurses Association | $8,200 |
Recent news
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Mariko Yamada News Feed
- California speaker gives Assembly's juiciest jobs to biggest fundraisers - News10.net
- Capitol Alert: AM Alert: UC regents meet in Sacramento - Fresno Bee
- Legislators agree, disagree at Colusa town hall meeting - Colusa County Sun Herald
- AM Alert: Jerry Brown's revised California budget plan arrives - Sacramento Bee (blog)
- Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza Will Run for State Assembly Next Year - Patch.com
- Assembly panel considers bill on milk pricing - Ag Alert - California Farm Bureau
- Cap and trade law vs. agriculture focus of Assembly hearing - Daily Democrat
- AM Alert: California lawmakers celebrate Earth Day - Sacramento Bee (blog)
- Mounting criticism for Bay Delta water diversion plan - Daily Democrat
- Yamada holding long-term care hearing Tuesday - Daily Democrat
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External links
- Mariko Yamada's personal website
- Biographical profile of Mariko Yamada on Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile of Mariko Yamada on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Yamada
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Yamada Issue Positions
- ↑ Capitol Weekly, "Capitol Weekly's Legislative Scorecard", December 17, 2009
- ↑ Fox and Hounds Daily, "Random Thoughts on the Political Scene", December 18, 2009
- ↑ Capitol Weekly", Downloadable 2009 Capitol Weekly State Legislative Scorecard
- ↑ California Secretary of State, 2012 official candidate list
- ↑ California Secretary of State "Primary Results" June 5, 2012
- ↑ Sacramento Bee, California Assembly General election results
- ↑ California State Assembly election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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