Key Facts
• On August 15, 2025, Mayor Maki Takubo visited the library site in Ito City.
• The library, over 40 years old, faces severe aging and maintenance issues.
• Staff reported a roof collapse approximately seven years ago, with no repairs made.
• Mayor Takubo criticized past neglect and emphasized the need for proper planning.
• In May 2025, Takubo opposed the previous mayor’s new library plan and canceled it after taking office.
• The mayor also inspected the former Nishi Elementary School as a potential relocation site.
• Despite promises, no detailed relocation or renovation plans have been presented yet.
• Takubo’s main campaign pledge was to halt the new library project.
Summary
Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City visited the aging library site on August 15, 2025, a key issue in her recent election campaign. The library, over four decades old, suffers from significant structural problems, including a roof collapse seven years ago that remains unrepaired. Takubo, who opposed the previous administration’s new library plan, canceled the project upon taking office in May. During her visit, she criticized the lack of maintenance and stressed the importance of creating and executing proper plans swiftly. She also inspected the former Nishi Elementary School as a potential relocation site. However, no detailed plans for the library’s future have been disclosed, leaving uncertainty about the fulfillment of her campaign promises.
