Hiroyuki Kogure announcing his candidacy at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Pediatrician Hiroyuki Kogure (44) held a press conference at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on the 29th and announced his candidacy as an independent candidate in the Koto Ward mayoral election (announced on December 3rd, votes counted on December 10th) following the resignation of former Ward Mayor Yayoi Kimura. He was recommended by the Japan Restoration Society.
At the press conference, Mr. Kogure emphasized his 13 years of experience managing a hospital in the ward as the chairman of a medical corporation, and said, “The qualities necessary for a ward mayor are top management.With the participation and collaboration of ward residents, we can improve Koto ward.” We aim for development.” She said that the “baby mailbox” that the corporation aims to open next fall will not be a point of contention.
In response to a series of scandals involving politicians in the local area, he announced a 30% reduction in the ward mayor’s compensation and a cut in retirement benefits, saying, “We will take the initiative in implementing self-defeating reforms to restore trust in politics.”
On this day, ward councilor Yasuya Mito (34) announced his candidacy for the Koto ward mayor’s election after being recommended by the regional political party “Jiyu wo no Kaikai.” In addition, former National Tax Agency employee Takashi Ino (58), ward councilor Natsumi Sakai (37), both of whom are independent; Constitutional Democratic Party, Communist Party, Social Democratic Party, Supporter of Tokyo Seikatsusha Network, and former metropolitan manager Tomoka Okubo (52). ) = Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, People’s Democratic Party, and Tokyo Citizen First Association recommendation = have announced their candidacy. (Kana Ogata)
2023-11-29 10:30:00
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