Endorser Quotes:
Alameda County Firefighters
“With climate change leading to increasingly devastating wildfires throughout California, we need elected officials who get it. On the Union City Council, Scott Sakakihara has made sure the local fire department has the funding needed to keep the community safe. He has fought to prioritize emergency response training for local citizens. And he has made a real impact locally on climate. Scott Sakakihara is the leader we need to prepare California for wildfires and ensure a sustainable future for our state.” -Aaron Lee, incoming President of the Alameda County Firefighters, Local 55.
Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County
“Throughout his tenure on the Union City Council, Scott Sakakihara has been a champion for working families–fighting to ensure fair wages and benefits, strong local hiring standards, safer working conditions, and better pathways to careers in the trades. Scott Sakakihara will be a State Senator working families can count on, and we’re proud to endorse him.” –Andreas Cluver, Secretary-Treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda
"As the grandson of Japanese American internment survivors, Scott Sakakihara knows that there is nothing more important than standing up for our fundamental rights. In the State Senate, we can count on him to fight Trump and ICE, protect our immigrant communities, build more affordable housing, and champion universal healthcare and preschool."
State Senator Jesse Arreguin
“Scott Sakakihara is the leader we need in the State Senate. He has an impressive record of building housing, fighting for workers, and addressing homelessness. He knows how to build coalitions and get big things done. I look forward to serving alongside Scott in the State Senate and to working together to build a more affordable and vibrant future for California.”
Assemblymember Bill Quirk (Ret.)
“I am endorsing Scott Sakakihara because he deeply cares about his constituents’ needs and possesses the skills and integrity to represent them in the State Senate. He is a leader on housing, homelessness, and the environment. I want Scott Sakakihara to be my State Senator.”
Alameda County Assessor Phong La
“Scott Sakakihara is the pragmatic progressive leader California needs. He will focus on the affordability crisis, fight to reduce the cost of housing, healthcare, and groceries, and protect vital social safety net programs.”
Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Marquez
“Scott Sakakihara is a true champion for California’s working families. As a City Councilmember, he’s fought to build more affordable housing and championed workers’ rights. I proudly endorse Scott to be my State Senator so he can go to Sacramento and fight to build a more equitable and just California for all of us.”
Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci (Ret.)
“Scott Sakakihara is a homegrown leader who was born and raised here and is now raising his own three kids in our community. I’ve watched him work tirelessly on the City Council to build affordable housing, reduce homelessness, create safer, cleaner streets, and protect our environment. As a mayor, I know what it takes to get things done, and I want Scott Sakakihara to serve as my State Senator so he can get big things done for the Bay Area and California.”
Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas
“I’m extremely proud to endorse Scott Sakakihara for California State Senate, District 10. Once in a long while, a candidate comes along who truly has the experience, education, and proven record to represent our communities at the highest level and Scott is that candidate. Scott was born, raised, and educated right here in the East Bay, and he’s built a career rooted in public service and real-world leadership. His strong track record on the Union City Council shows exactly what kind of Senator he will be: prepared, thoughtful, and fully capable of delivering results. This seat is too important to leave to chance. At a time when our communities need serious leadership, we need a State Senator who will put our cities and our neighborhoods front and center in every decision. That’s Scott Sakakihara. Please join me in supporting Scott Sakakihara for State Senate District 10.”
Former San Jose City Councilmember Don Rocha
"I'm a father of three, a school board member, and former San Jose Councilmember, so I have a unique perspective and pretty high standards when it comes to endorsing candidates. I believe Scott Sakakihara will be the State Senator the South Bay can count on. He's a genuine, community-oriented, and effective leader. Scott will work tirelessly to ensure our state makes real investments in public education, so we can level the playing field for kids across California and build a future where everyone can thrive."