Key Facts
• July 2, Fukui City decided to reduce Mayor Nishiyuki’s salary by 30% for 3 months.
• The reduction follows the indictment of two former senior officials for legal violations.
• Ethics Committee’s June report found the officials violated city ethics regulations.
• Mayor Nishiyuki was not directly involved but was held partially accountable for public distrust.
• The salary reduction ordinance was approved by a majority vote in the city council.
• The total salary reduction amounts to ¥952,200.
• One former deputy mayor leaked information about care service providers, violating local government employee laws.
• Another former corporate administrator was indicted for violating election laws.
• Both former officials received summary indictments and fines.
Summary
Fukui City Mayor Nishiyuki’s salary will be reduced by 30% for three months starting in August, following the indictment of two former senior officials for legal violations. The Ethics Committee’s June report confirmed the officials breached city ethics rules, and while the mayor was not directly involved, he was deemed partially responsible for eroding public trust. The city council approved the salary reduction ordinance on July 2, with the total reduction amounting to ¥952,200. The former deputy mayor was charged with leaking information about care service providers, while the former corporate administrator faced charges for election law violations. Both received summary indictments and fines.
