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
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 