STATE SENATE, 3rd DISTRICT

MARIKO YAMADA GABE GRIESS Party Prefererence: Democratic Party Preference: Democratic Social Worker Retired Lieutenant Colonel We need leaders who will stand up to the power of corporate Hi, I’m Gabe Griess, a recently retired Lieutenant Colonel from special interests to protect middle class families. Travis AFB. I’m a graduate of US Air Force Academy, have a MBA, I’m a lifelong social worker who raised two daughters and served and a Masters in Foreign Policy. As your State Senator I will solve the community as a state Assemblywoman, County Supervisor, our problems while representing you. I’m a husband to Kristie, civil rights activist and school volunteer. I took care of an aging father of three beautiful children, and a leader who’s running to parent for 23 years and know what it’s like to work full-time and improve your quality of life. Thanks for voting, your Voice counts! juggle both childcare and eldercare. I have the experience to lead in the California Senate. While In Sacramento, time and time again, I saw the system rigged in working with the Secretary of Defense, I was responsible for favor of big money. billions in trade and punished bad guys who traded with Iran. I’m proud I stood up to: I led policy over seven countries and prepared Afghanistan for Stop health insurers from jacking up rates. when America brought her sons and daughters home. Preserve the environment. I launched and Commanded a new Squadron that built partnerships Shine a light on elder abuse. across Central and South America. Defend the California Delta and our precious agricultural and My comprehensive water plan includes storage, recycling and water resources. Now, we’ve got work to do, to: innovations that will drive our economy and job growth. Increase penalties for those who scam seniors. Stop the Tunnels – Save our Delta – Safe Water is a Right! Protect retirement for hardworking Californians. Educate our kids! I support universal Pre-K, healthy nutrition, and Invest in childcare and universal preschool. lowering college costs by taxing legalized marijuana. Lift more people into the middle class by making the first two years I’ll protect our vulnerable environment, special needs, address of community college free. mental health, help veterans and assure equality. Stop shipping our water south by investing in recycling and other I’m proud to be Vice President of Solano Community College proven technologies to reduce water use. Education Foundation, a Rotarian, and life member of the VFW. Because they know I will stand up for what’s right, I’ve earned Our Contra Costa County support from teachers, police, fire, small the support of the California Nurses Association, the California business and labor is overwhelming. We are dedicated to you and Federation of Teachers, SEIU-California, the California League rooted in our community. of Conservation Voters, EMILY’s List, and principled leaders like I am not a career politician – I’m a servant, leader and patriot! Join State Controller Betty Yee and Congressman John Garamendi. us at VoteGabe.com. I hope you’ll join our fight to protect hardworking California families at YamadaforSenate.com. I respectfully ask for your vote today. Thank you.

BILL DODD Party Preference: Democratic State Assemblymember/Businessman I grew up in a California where working hard meant you had a good shot at a better life. That’s not as true anymore. And our broken political system is making things worse. It’s hurting middle class families who need good schools, good jobs, and a retirement they can count on. We need a new approach. That means listening, working together, and tackling tough problems. No more us versus them. That’s my record. I owned a successful small business for 25 years. I’ve served as a local elected official, led non-profit groups, and now serve in the State Assembly. My approach makes me a moderate. I’m pro-business and pro- environment. I’m a stickler about spending tax money efficiently. I co-authored the toughest gender pay equity law in the country, support freezing tuition at state universities and lowering interest rates on student loans, oppose the twin tunnels plan, and I’m working to end offshore oil drilling. My record for teamwork and getting results is why U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Mike Thompson, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher (ret.), Attorney General Kamala Harris, state Senator Lois Wolk, business and labor organizations, and over 200 local officials from this district, including mayors, school board trustees, and city councilmembers, have endorsed me. (See these and more at www.BillDodd.com). Working together. That’s how we’ll make California work again – for everyone. Thank you for your consideration.

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