Daily Archives: July 19, 2008

It will probably be years before I complete my strategy for compassion, happiness, and peace.  However, I want to share at least some of it with you by August 8, 2008 or 08/08/08 because it is an auspicious day.  Hopefully, by sharing with you my positivity on this day, happiness will reach all of you.

I just got word that I got endorsed by several business and union organizations.  Also, since June 2008, I received several thousand of dollars from a number of donors.  The cost of campaigning has steadily gone up over the last six years.  I was hoping, I could reduce the amount of money I spend in an election, which is about $40,000 or more.  I really feel uncomfortable spending so much money.  Since there are a lot of potential challengers, it looks like I will spend a comparable amount of money to get my message out, therefore, I will keep up my effort to raise funds.

I am continuing my usual grassroots style of campaigning like I have done in the past.  I can afford to lose 5 to 10 pounds but not 15 to 20 pounds like I did in the last 3 elections.  This is the eighth time I have come to visit many of you.  I have walked over 45,000 homes over the last 5 1/2 years.  Mahalo for all your advice and comments.

I really appreciate your support.  If you would like to help my campaign, you can:

Volunteer: Email me at jonriki@gmail.com

Donate: Checks payable to Friends of Jon Riki Karamatsu and mail it to P.O. Box 970146, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797