GUNMA, Oct 20 (News On Japan) –
Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa announced his decision to remain in office during an emergency press conference held on October 17th at 3:30 p.m., following public criticism over a scandal involving a meeting with a married city employee at a hotel.
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Ogawa: “I considered options such as resigning or calling a new election, but I have concluded that it is my responsibility to deliver on the promises I made rather than step down at this point. I have come to deeply feel the weight of my duties.”
The controversy erupted after it was revealed that Ogawa had met a married male city employee at a hotel. Amid mounting pressure, including a call from the city council on October 3rd to promptly make a decision regarding his position, Ogawa announced he would cut his salary by 50 percent while continuing to serve as mayor.
Source: FNN
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