By October 1st, the 28 municipal councils in Okinawa Prefecture had held their regular or extraordinary sessions following the unified local elections, electing new council chairpersons and deputy chairpersons. In Nago City, a female council chairperson was elected for the first time in eight years. This article introduces the new leaders of the councils, who, along with the mayors, play a vital role in local politics.
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By October 1st, the 28 municipal councils in Okinawa Prefecture had held their regular or extraordinary sessions following the unified local elections, electing new council chairpersons and deputy chairpersons. In Nago City, a female council chairperson was elected for the first time in eight years. This article introduces the new leaders of the councils, who, along with the mayors, play a vital role in local politics.