Read why Democrats, community leaders, and residents are supporting Dominic Caserta for State Assembly.

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"Dominic Caserta is the Democrat in the race who from Day 1 has fought for our values as a Democratic Party. Dominic stood up to President Bush and the Republicans in Washington, DC in 2003 when he lead the fight in passing the 1st Anti-Patriot Act Resolution in Santa Clara County. Dominic will continue standing up for our shared values in Sacramento. Please join hundreds of other grassroots, Democratic activists and vote for our Democrat, Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Todd Fitch, President, Mission City Democratic Club & Northern California Trustee to the California Democratic Council (CDC)*

"Dynamic vision, integrity and leadership is why Democrat Dominic Caserta has been endorsed by a wide coalition of residents, local businesses, environmentalists, unions and elected officials. I ask that you join me in voting for Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Patricia Castillo, Mayor, City of Sunnyvale, ret.*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta has a record of standing up for working people. He has been a leader in protecting and advancing civil rights and liberties for our community. Our state will be a more equitable community with him in Sacramento. He has earned my trust and support."
-Nebi Alemu, Board Member, NAACP, Santa Clara County*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta is a leader when it comes to the health and wellness of our students. He co-founded the Santa Clara Unified Student Wellness Committee, tackling the challenges with nutrition and fitness of our young people. As a result of Dominic's leadership and vision, the School District engaged our community, bringing about change in these areas while attracting national attention and the opinions of all our community. Dominic's leadership on this issue has been the beginning of improving the health and wellness of our students. This is why I am passionately endorsing Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because I know Dominic will continue to work for the health and wellness of our students in Sacramento."
-Brandi Chastain, Gold Medalist, All-American, United States of America Womens' National Soccer Team*

"Dominic Caserta is a fighter. Time and time again, Dominic is the only Democrat in this race who has led the fight in protecting our environment, fighting for working families, securing services for the poor, and standing up to the power grab of the Republican Party during the 2005 Special Election. Democrat Dominic Caserta will continue this leadership in Sacramento."
-Lisa M. Gillmor, Vice-Mayor, City of Santa Clara, ret. & Committee Member, Mission City Democratic Club*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta comes from a family that has lived in Santa Clara County for 5 generations. He has heard the stories of the old days when our Valley was a fruit and vegetable center settled by immigrants, and how we became an economic success story known as the Silicon Valley. His values have been shaped by his family's history—which is the common history of our community."
-Helen Marchese-Owen, Boys Scouts Person of the Year & Former Philanthropic Person of the Year, Santa Clara County*

"I am enthusiastically supporting Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because Dominic is the only Democrat in the race who has a record of getting things done. In Sacramento, Dominic will be a coalition builder, rolling up his sleeves and fighting for our shared values as a Democratic party. That is why we must elect Dominic Caserta to the State Assembly, please join me in voting for Dominic."
-Sandra James, Mayor, City of Cupertino, ret.*

"When Dominic Caserta says something he does it. Dominic said he was going to help our Cricket Academy for our community, and the very next day he did. This is the type of honest, dependable, and responsive leadership we desperately need in Sacramento, please join me in voting for Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Hemant Buch, President & Founder, California Cricket Academy, City of Cupertino*

"Dominic Caserta is the independent, ethical, and open-minded leader I want leading our district for the years to come. As the Chair of the Ethics Committee, Dominic has championed expanding Santa Clara’s code of ethics and values. A vote for Democrat Dominic Caserta is a vote for ethical government in Sacramento."
-Jamie Matthews, Vice-Mayor and Chair of the Ethics Committee, City of Santa Clara, ret*

"I have worked closely with Dominic on issues of public concern for more than 6 years. Dominic works hard, in a highly professional, collaborative manner. He always puts the public interest above any personal agenda and acts for the greater good of our community. We need Dominic's enthusiastic leadership and team-building talents to work for us in Sacramento. So please join me in voting for Democrat Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Patricia Mahan, Mayor, City of Santa Clara*

"Dominic has been a champion for Santa Clara’s seniors. Under his leadership, Santa Clara refurbished and expanded our Senior Center under budget. He will be a champion for seniors in Sacramento. Please join me in supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly"
-Cleo Stuckrath, Senior Advisory Commission, City of Santa Clara*

"As a two-term Santa Clara Council Member, Dominic Caserta has a proven track record of finding innovative and workable solutions. His ability to get things done is why we need him in the State Assembly."
-Nick Galiotto, Council Member, City of Mountain View*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta is a champion for services for people in need, ensuring low income housing, affordable housing and services are available for our seniors and working families."
-Patricia Gardner, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Non-Profits*

"I am supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because Dominic has always taken the time to listen to our needs. Dominic is the rare leader who understands that leadership is listening as well as speaking."
-Ted Rose, President, Retired Public Employees Association, State of California*

"Dominic Caserta's commitment to diversity and to the Sister Cities Program in Santa Clara are the reasons why I am supporting him for the State Assembly."
-Heidi Kozlowski, Chair, International Exchange Commission, City of Santa Clara, ret.*

"Dominic’s enthusiasm, passion and ability to get things done both in the classroom and at City Hall in Santa Clara is why I am urging you to vote for him to the State Assembly."
-Barbara Rogers, Mayor, City of Cupertino, ret.*

"Dominic Caserta is the Democrat that will bring a fresh voice to Sacramento. Dominic will be an agent of change that we need fighting for us in our state capitol".
-Frank Fiscalini, Vice-Mayor, City of San Jose, ret.*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta has worked tirelessly to make Santa Clara a great and safe place to live, work, play, and raise a family. That is why I support Dominic in his election to the State Assembly".
-Steve Lodge, Chief of Police, City of Santa Clara*

"As our next Assembly Member, we can count on Democrat Dominic Caserta to reach out to our community and listen to our needs and he has done with our neighborhood."
-Gopal Patangay, President, Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Association, City of Sunnyvale*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta understands that effective leaders are active listeners. This is why we are whole-heartedly supporting Dominic for the State Assembly."
-Darryl & Dorothy Stow, Community Leaders, City of Cupertino*

"From Day 1, Dominic Caserta has listened to our neighborhood needs. If we ever had an issue, Dominic has always taken the time and listened to our concerns. I am supporting Dominic for the State Assembly because he will continue to fight to make our neighborhoods stronger and safer."
-Mike O'Halloran, South of Forest Neighborhood Association, City of San Jose*

Education

"For the past 11 years, Dominic has had the privilege of being a classroom teacher. In that time, Dominic has seen first-hand the successes and struggles of our educational system. As our next Assembly Member, Democrat Dominic Caserta will renew our commitment to our students by fully funding our schools, reducing class size and make Pre-Kindergarten available to all of our children. Please join me in supporting teacher, Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Joe Kornder, Vice-Mayor & Teacher, City of Santa Clara*

"As my teacher, Dominic instilled in me how government is supposed to work: elected representatives respond to local concerns and create workable solutions to improve the communities they represent. Dominic will bring that responsive attitude to Sacramento."
-Maria Cortes, Graduate, Santa Clara University, City of Santa Clara*

"We can count on Dominic to make sure our schools offer literacy programs, career and technical training, technology in the classroom, and access to college. His vision for our educational system in California is why I am voting for Dominic Caserta to the State Assembly."
-Manuel Valerio, Mayor, City of Sunnyvale, ret.*

"As the Library Ambassador on the Santa Clara City Council, Dominic has been a leader on education: expanding literacy programs and creating a college scholarship program for Santa Clara students to afford to go to college. We need Democrat Dominic Caserta's educational expertise and passion in Sacramento."
-Tony Pelosi, Mayor and Teacher, City of Cupertino, ret.*

"There is no doubt that CHANGE is needed in Sacramento. Democrat Dominic Caserta will bring a fresh new look at the myriad of issues facing our Golden State. He has proven that in his tenure on the Santa Clara City Council. Vote for change and proven leadership, join me in voting for Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Paul Perotti, Superintendent, Santa Clara Unified School Dist., ret.*

"As an education leader, Dominic knows first-hand that our schools must prepare our students to be competitive in the global economy and our government must help make higher education available to all. In Sacramento, Dominic will continue to work tirelessly to make education the top priority -- and to make our schools the best in the nation."
-Viola Smith, Teacher & Union Representative, United Teacher's of Santa Clara*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta has devoted his life to educating our children. His passion for the classroom and improving our educational system is exactly what Sacramento needs. Dominic will be the strongest champion for our students. Please join me in voting for Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Jeannie Mahan-Visger, Principal, St. Justin's School, City of Santa Clara, ret.*

"Council Member Dominic Caserta’s commitment on behalf of education and working families is why we need him fighting for us in Sacramento."
-James W. Macfarlane, Trustee, Board of Education, Moreland School District*

"Dominic's experience is not limited to the City of Santa Clara. Our School District serves our students and their families in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and the Greater Alviso/North San Jose Area. Dominic has been a strong supporter of our entire School District and has offered key support to our communities in the Greater Alviso/North San Jose Area which is facing significant growth. Dominic has my enthusiastic support in his campaign for the State Assembly!"
-Jim Canova, Former President and Current Governing Board Member
Santa Clara Unified School District*

"As an educational leader in Santa Clara, Dominic is committed to expand preschool opportunities to working families in our state. This is one of the reasons I support Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Will Kennedy, Council Member and Chair of the Child Care and Preschool Committee, City of Santa Clara*

"As my former teacher, Dominic inspired me and my classmates to get involved in my community. His love for teaching and call for civic duty is something that I will always cherish for the rest of my life and is why I am actively supporting him for the State Assembly."
-Ian Bruce, Youth Governor, State of California, ret.*

"As an 11 year veteran teacher, we can count on Democrat Dominic Caserta to fight for more funding for our classrooms, teachers and students. Please join me and hundreds of other teachers in supporting Dominic Caserta to the State Assembly."
-Tammy Fox, Dilworth Elementary School Teacher of the Year, City of Cupertino*

"For the past 7 years I have had the privilege to team teach with Dominic Caserta through Junior Achievement at Santa Clara High School. Dominic is passionate and compassionate when it comes to his students. Dominic will bring that same enthusiasm and empathy to Sacramento. Democrat Dominic Caserta is the teacher I want improving our educational system in the State Assembly."
-Joshua Sivaslian, Intel Corporation, City of Santa Clara

"Under Dominic’s leadership, the bond between the City of Santa Clara and School District has strengthened. This consensus building approach is why we need Dominic’s leadership in Sacramento."
-Don Callejon, Governing Board Member & Superintendent, Santa Clara Unified School District, ret.*

"Having taught with Dominic for many years, I have observed the high academic standards he sets for his students. Dominic instills in our students a strong sense of civic responsibility and the importance of being an informed voter and contributor to the Santa Clara community. These are the type of leaders we need in Sacramento. Dominic will continue to inspire young people to be more involved in the political process."
-Carol Holmgren, Teacher & Union Representative, United Teacher's of Santa Clara, and Resident of the City of Sunnyvale*

"Dominic Caserta was my teacher. He always puts his students first. His passion for education is the reason why I believe in him so much, and why I am working so hard to get him elected to the State Assembly."
-Richard Chung, Student, City of Santa Clara*

Health Care

"Democrat Dominic Caserta understands that our health care system is in a state of crisis, and that it will take leadership and vision to fix it. As our next Assembly Member, Dominic will ensure that California will do better job for its children, parents, business owners, nurses, doctors, workers and seniors."
-Malinda Markowitz, RN; President California Nurses Association*

"Dominic Caserta is the Democrat who understands that our health care system is in a state of crisis, and it is going to take leadership and vision to fix it. I am supporting Dominic because, as our next Assembly Member, Dominic will make sure that California must do better for its children, parents, business owners, employees, and seniors in the health care arena."
-Lauralee Sorensen, Mayor & Nurse, City of Cupertino, ret.*

"On Santa Clara City Council, Dominic has lead the health care fight; putting the focus on prevention by co-founding the Nutritional, Physical Education & Wellness Committee to implement wellness education programs in our schools and community. He will bring this leadership to Sacramento. Please join me in supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Dr. Michael McMurray, Health Care Leader, Santa Clara County*

"Dominic will fight to ensure that every child in our state has access to quality, affordable health care -- and that every individual has access to basic and preventive care. This is why I urge you to vote for Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Sally French, Teacher, Santa Clara Unified School District and Resident of the City of Cupertino*

"We can count on Dominic to make sure insurance companies will not drop patients who need care for a pre-existing condition. Dominic will advocate for the inclusion of oral health education and expanded oral health access in our state's health care policies."
-Mafalda Soares, Dental Consultant, City of San Jose*

"In Sacramento, Dominic Caserta will be the Democrat who is committed to bringing people together to find a comprehensive solution to the health care crisis. We need Dominic's leadership in our state capitol."
-Betty Lanctot, Nurse, City of San Jose, ret.*

"I am supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because Dominic will work to streamline the bureaucracy in our health care system, encouraging health care companies to digitize their records and making public health care easy to access."
-Dr. Robert Chatfield, Director, California Chiropractic Association, Santa Clara County Chapter*

Environment

"I am voting for Democrat Dominic Caserta because I know first-hand that Dominic has the knowledge and experience to deal with our water shortage. A vote for Dominic Caserta to the State Assembly is a vote to ensure California's water supply will be secure for years to come."
-Richard Santos, Santa Clara Valley Water District Director, Santa Clara County*

"Dominic has a record of promoting renewable energy, open space, and trails in Santa Clara. In Sacramento, Dominic will bring businesses, consumers, scientists, and politicians together to make California the cleanest, greenest, and most efficient state in the country."
-Linda LeZotte, Council Member, City of San Jose, ret.*

"On the Santa Clara City Council, Dominic Caserta has been a leader on the environment, helping create the award-winning Green Power Program; allowing Santa Clarans to invest in wind and solar energy sources."
-John Cordes, Environmental Leader, City of Sunnyvale*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta gets it; state laws affect our everyday lives! Dominic will be the state advocate in pushing for reforms to slow cars down on our neighborhood streets, public safety and clean parks."
-Pierluigi Oliverio, Council Member, City of San Jose*

"In Sacramento, Dominic will push for the creation of a state-wide Green Campaign, educating Californians on how to be more environmentally conscious. Additionally, we can count on Dominic to support tax credits for companies who invest in green technology and green buildings. Dominic Caserta will be the Democratic leader who helps protect our environment."
-Dr. Robert Gross, Santa Clara Valley Water District Director, Santa Clara County, ret.*

"As your next Assembly Member, Democrat Dominic Caserta will support bold, new investment in alternative energy sources. Dominic will be the environment's staunchest ally in Sacramento."
-Pat Kolstad, Council Member, City of Santa Clara & Chairman of the Board, Northern California Power Agency*

"One of the many reasons why I support Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly is his commitment to enduring and effective environmental stewardship. Dominic possesses the intellect, energy and understanding of critical environmental issues necessary to be an effective voice for the citizens of Santa Clara County and California. I hope you will join me and many other business leaders in supporting Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Rich Roth, Chief Executive, San Jose Water Company*

Business & Technology

"Thoughtful, effective leadership that you can trust along with business experience we need is why I am asking that you join me in supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-William B. Baron, Business Leader & Committee Member, San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, City of San Jose*

"As a senior member of the Economic Revitalization Committee, Dominic has worked hard to make Santa Clara a great place to do business. I am voting for Democrat Dominic Caserta because Dominic will bring that business experience to Sacramento, creating job growth for our economy."
-Ram Gopal, Business Owner & Committee Member, Chamber of Commerce, City of Cupertino*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta understands that Silicon Valley is this country's best example of how technology creates jobs, facilitates innovation, revitalizes communities, and moves the world. Dominic will bring the right policies to allow continued entrepreneurship and success in California. This is one of the numerous reason I am actively supporting Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Maureen Reagan, Business Leader, Yahoo!, City of Sunnyvale*

"Dominic Caserta is the Democrat who believes in the promise of start-up businesses. In Sacramento, Dominic will promote tax credits for research and development in nanotechnology, stem cell research, alternative energy sources, and green technology. This vision is why I am whole-heartedly behind Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-T. Chester Wang, Business & Environmental Leader, City of Cupertino*

"As our next Assembly Member, Dominic will fight to make California the best place in the world to do business by investing in infrastructure, balancing the state budget on time, and limiting bureaucratic red tape. We need Dominic leadership in Sacramento."
-Mahesh Nohalani, Business Leader, City of Sunnyvale & Citizen of the Year, City of Cupertino*

"Council Member Dominic Caserta has supported over 75 Business expansions in Santa Clara establishing a Tourism Improvement District and created an economic development website: www.movetosantaclara.com. We need this business savvy leadership in Sacramento. I hope you will join me in supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Michael P. Mulchay, Business Leader, Community Activist, Former Mayoral Candidate, City of San Jose*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta will be the voice for research & development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Sacramento -- in short, Dominic will truly represent the character of our District. His entrepreneurial vision for California is why I am endorsing Dominic for the State Assembly."
-R. Michael Kasperzak, Mayor, City of Mountain View, ret.*

Affordable Housing

"Under Dominic’s leadership, Santa Clara’s First Time Home Buyer's program has received national recognition for its effectiveness and has enabled thousands of working families to purchase a home in Santa Clara. Dominic’s record on affordable housing is what we need in our state’s capitol. As I have done, please support Democrat Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Pete "Primo" McHugh, Board President, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors*

"As a teacher, Dominic sees the affordable housing crisis first hand: teachers, firefighters, nurses, and police officers cannot live in the neighborhoods they serve. In Sacramento, Dominic will fight for working families to live in the neighborhoods they serve."
-David Levinson, Secretary, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Silicon Valley/Santa Clara County Chapter, Local 134*

"Dominic Caserta was part of a team that created an innovative program in partnership with the Santa Clara Unified School District, allowing teachers to rent at below-market rates while they save to buy their own home. As a result of this creative partnership, many more teachers now own a home, including my family. Dominic's leadership on affordable housing is why my family is actively supporting his election to the State Assembly."
-David & Heidi Llamas, Teachers, Santa Clara Unified School District*

"I am supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because Dominic believes every working family should be able to live in the community where they work."
-Sheri Holand, Teacher, Santa Clara Unified School District, and Resident of the City of Cupertino*

"I am supporting Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly because Dominic will give top priority to legislation to make affordable housing -- both ownership and rental -- a real possibility, not just dream."
-Joan MacDonald, Teacher & Trustee, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, ret.*

Transportation & Infrastructure

"Dominic understands that we need public transportation that makes sense, that gets people where they want to go, and that provides efficient alternatives to the automobile. We can count on Dominic in leading the fight to get us off our dependence on the automobile in Sacramento."
-Orrin Mahoney, Vice-Mayor & Rotary President, City of Cupertino*

"As a Board Member on the Valley Transportation Authority, Dominic has been a strong advocate for traffic relief, including bringing BART to Santa Clara County. With Dominic in Sacramento, we know we will have another strong champion for the BART extension."
-Carl Guardino, President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group*

"Dominic understands that we need more bike and pedestrian paths for our families. On the Santa Clara City Council, Dominic championed the San Tomas-Aquino Streamside Trail, a great bike pathway connecting Santa Clara to San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale. As he had done from Day I in Santa Clara, Dominic will be a champion for public transportation and smart growth building that will allow people to spend less time in their cars and more time with their families in Sacramento. Please join me in voting for Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Kevin Moore, Council Member & President of the San Tomas-Aquino Streamside Trail Committee, City of Santa Clara*

"Dominic has been part of a team in Santa Clara that has provided us, the residents and taxpayers, with the lowest utility rates among ALL California cities and the best rated roads in the ENTIRE Bay Area. In Sacramento, Dominic will bring that efficient and effective infrastructure leadership. That is why I believe in him and am supporting him for the State Assembly."
-Dave DeLozier, Vice-Mayor & Business Owner, City of Santa Clara, ret.*

"As California continues to grow, we must have leaders who understand that our roads, bridges, levees, dams, and water systems must be the best in the country. Dominic has been that leader in Santa Clara and will be that leader in Sacramento, making sure that our infrastructure is reliable and secure. That is one of the many reasons I want Dominic Caserta to represent my District, my family and I in the State Assembly."
-Pete Constant, Council Member, City of San Jose*

Public Safety

"I am 100 % behind Democrat Dominic Caserta because Dominic understands that protecting our neighborhoods is the first step in a healthy community. As our Assembly Member, Dominic will be a tireless advocate for making sure our streets are safe and secure. Please join me in voting for public safety by voting for Dominic Caserta for State Assembly."
-Tony Spitaleri, Mayor & Former Firefighter, City of Sunnyvale*

"Dominic Caserta's Democratic credentials are unmatched in this race for the State Assembly. In 2005, Dominic led the fight in standing up to the Republicans in Sacramento who wanted to take away our survivors benefits. Dominic said NO! Under Dominic's leadership, Santa Clara was the 1st city in Santa Clara County to pass a Resolution against Proposition 76, thus saving survivor benefits for our families if we should die in the line of duty. Dominic's has a consistent record up fighting for public safety and the Democratic Party. We enthusiastically are supporting Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Dave Rose, President, Santa Clara Firefighters Association*

"Dominic Caserta is clearly the most qualified Democrat in this State Assembly race. His vision and record in ensuring that our public safety officers have the training we need to keep our neighborhoods safe and secure. We are 100% behind Democrat Dominic Caserta for the State Assembly."
-Bobby Lopez, President, San Jose Police Officers Association*

"The Santa Clara County Council of Firefighters endorsed Democrat Dominic Caserta for the 22nd Assembly District because of Dominic's dedication, support and loyalty to the Santa Clara City Firefighters. It is my opinion that there is no finer or more loyal political office holder than Dominic Caserta. His track record on firefighter issues is unassailable."
-Gary Niblock, President, Santa Clara Firefighters, ret.*

"Democrat Dominic Caserta has provided our Firefighters will the tools we need to keep Santa Clara County safe. This is why we are enthusiastically supporting him for State Assembly.
-Art Marshall, President, Santa Clara County Firefighters*

"A vote for Democrat Dominic Caserta to the State Assembly is a vote to keep California' neighborhoods safe."
-Scott Prang, President, Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers Association*

"Dominic has made it his priority in keeping our neighborhoods healthy and strong. This is why Dominic had received the sole endorsement of the Santa Clara Police Officers in his bid for the State Assembly."
-Pat Nikolai, President, Santa Clara Police Officers Association*

"Dominic Caserta's many years of experience in public service, leadership and commitment to the interests of all the citizens of your community are why we enthusiastically endorsing Democrat Dominic Caserta for the California State Assembly, District #22."
-Randy Sekany, President, Council of Professional Organizations of Firefighters of Santa Clara County*