Key Facts
• A no-confidence motion against Mayor Maki Takubo will be voted on September 1.
• The motion stems from allegations of academic credential falsification.
• Ito City Council’s Steering Committee unanimously approved the vote on August 30.
• Mayor Takubo refused to submit requested graduation certificate documents.
• The council will also decide whether to file criminal charges over the refusal.
• If passed, the mayor must resign or dissolve the council within 10 days.
• Council Speaker Hiromichi Nakajima stated members are prepared for potential dissolution.
Summary
The Ito City Council in Shizuoka Prefecture will vote on a no-confidence motion against Mayor Maki Takubo on September 1. The motion arises from allegations of academic credential falsification and the mayor’s refusal to provide requested graduation documents. The council’s Steering Committee unanimously approved the decision on August 30. If the motion passes, Mayor Takubo must either resign or dissolve the council within 10 days. Council Speaker Hiromichi Nakajima emphasized the members’ readiness for potential dissolution. The council will also decide whether to pursue criminal charges over the document refusal.
