Sak Yamamoto

Sakae "Sak" Yamamoto (, January 17, 1914 – June 28, 1997) was an American politician who served as the first Asian-American mayor of Carson, California.

Biography Yamamoto was born on January 17, 1914, in Washington. During World War II, as a Japanese-American, he was interned along with his wife at the Tulare Race Tracks in Tulare, California. He lost his seat in the 1970 election but was re-elected to the City Council in 1972 where he served until 1979. In May 1979, a group denominated Carsonites Organized for Good Government filed a recall petition against Yamamoto and fellow councilman John Marbut for poor leadership, putting the interests of business ahead of the people, and for awarding a new five-year garbage contract to other than the low bidder while also prematurely ending debate. Their political ally, then-mayor Kay Callas, was not recalled although she voted for the contract, she did not support ending debate. but did not win finishing fourth.

Personal life He was married to Greta Yamamoto; they had four children: Glen, Karen, Brenda, and Janice.