2023-10-22 01:12:00
Katsutoshi Onozuka, Madoka Sugita, and Masato Fujimoto who ran for the Tokorozawa mayoral election, in order of notification from ㊧
Voting for the mayoral election in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture began at 7 a.m. on the 22nd at 62 locations in the city. Voter turnout as of 9 a.m. was 1.35%, 0.3 points higher than last time.
The number of voters on that day was 287,991. Voting closes at 8 p.m. and votes will be counted from 9 p.m.
The candidates running are Katsutoshi Onozuka (51), an independent newcomer and former member of the House of Representatives, Madoka Sugita (45), an independent newcomer and care worker, and Masato Fujimoto (61), an independent incumbent seeking a fourth term, for the Liberal Democratic Party. , 3 people recommended by Komei.
Mr. Onozuka teamed up with former mayor Fusaho Izumi, who helped Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture turn its population from declining to increasing through measures to support raising children, and gave a number of street speeches. On her first day in office, she announced her intention to become a “core city,” with many powers transferred to her, and moved to establish her own health center, as well as making promises such as free medical expenses for children up to the age of 18 and free school lunches for elementary and junior high school students. ing.
Ms. Sugita emphasizes the perspective of a “single mother raising three children.” Attempt to attract the child-rearing generation through the internet. She pledged that there would be no waiting list for childcare centers, saying, “The town will change when welfare experts take the top positions.” She calls for economic measures such as the reuse of the site of the old city hall and the prevention of charging for garbage collection.
Fujimoto sought to solidify support through organizations such as the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito. “It’s outrageous that it hasn’t changed in 12 years. Tokorozawa is getting better and better,” he argued once morest his opponent, emphasizing his accomplishments such as attracting KADOKAWA to Tokorozawa Sakura Town. He calls for progress in the city’s own environmental measures, such as turning wooded areas into public land.
◇Tokorozawa mayoral election candidates (in order of notification)
Katsutoshi Onozuka (Masatoshi Onozuka) 51 No new
Lecturer at graduate school (former) member of the House of Representatives, member of the Bank of Japan ▽Waseda University
Madoka Sugita (Sugita Madoka) 45 No new
Care worker (former) Adachi Ward Office employee ▽Teikyo Heisei Junior College
Masato Fujimoto (Fujimoto Masato) 61 Non-present <3>
Mayor (former) Prefectural Assembly, City Council, Junior High School Teacher ▽ Waseda University
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