Key Facts
• Takaoka City’s new mayor, Yuzuru Demachi, began his term on July 14, 2025.
• Demachi was greeted by supporters and received flowers at city hall.
• In his inaugural speech, he emphasized citizen-focused governance and disaster recovery dialogues.
• He pledged to enhance transparency and address population decline with innovative measures.
• Demachi announced a 40% cut to his own salary to reduce city expenses.
• He reaffirmed his campaign promise of zero resident costs for liquefaction countermeasure maintenance.
• He stated that Takaoka’s municipal taxes could cover these costs.
• Demachi urged understanding from nearby cities like Toyama and Himi, highlighting the policy’s role in curbing population outflow.
Summary
Yuzuru Demachi, the newly elected mayor of Takaoka City, officially assumed office on July 14, 2025. During his first day, he emphasized a citizen-first approach, promising to support those in need and foster dialogue with disaster-affected residents. Demachi outlined his commitment to transparency and tackling population decline through innovative strategies. In a bold move, he announced a 40% reduction in his own salary to cut city expenses. He also reiterated his campaign pledge to eliminate resident costs for liquefaction countermeasure maintenance, assuring that municipal taxes would cover the expenses. Demachi called for understanding from neighboring cities, emphasizing the importance of this policy in preventing population outflow. His vision includes spreading a spirit of resilience and innovation across Takaoka.
