Key Facts
• August 30: Ito City Council held meetings to discuss Mayor Maki Takubo’s no-confidence motion.
• September 1: Motion to be submitted and voted on during the regular session.
• Allegations: Academic fraud and refusal to comply with council investigations.
• Motion claims Mayor Takubo violated local autonomy laws and is unfit for office.
• If passed, Mayor Takubo must decide within 10 days to dissolve the council or resign.
• August 29: Council’s special committee decided to file criminal complaints for four alleged acts, including refusal to testify and providing false testimony.
Summary
The Ito City Council in Shizuoka Prefecture plans to submit and vote on a no-confidence motion against Mayor Maki Takubo on September 1. The motion cites allegations of academic fraud and non-compliance with council investigations, claiming these actions violate local autonomy laws and render her unfit for office. If the motion passes, Mayor Takubo must decide within 10 days whether to dissolve the council or resign. The council has also decided to file criminal complaints against her for four alleged acts, including refusal to testify and providing false testimony. This development follows growing concerns over the mayor’s conduct and its impact on the city’s governance.
