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Saitama Misato City Council Member Expulsed for "Damaging the Mayor's Dignity" (Kyodo News)

On the 3rd, the Misato City Council in Saitama Prefecture passed a resolution to expel independent city council member Kazuya Sekine (45) for repeatedly making abusive remarks against the mayor and others, damaging the dignity of the council. In accordance with the Local Autonomy Act, Sekine has lost his position. If he has any complaints, he can appeal to the prefectural governor. In an interview, Sekine said, "Expulsion is a verbal offense.
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On the 3rd, the Misato City Council in Saitama Prefecture passed a resolution to expel independent city council member Kazuya Sekine (45) for repeatedly making abusive remarks against the mayor and others, damaging the dignity of the council. In accordance with the Local Autonomy Act, Sekine has lost his position. If he has any complaints, he can appeal to the prefectural governor. In an interview, Sekine said, "Expulsion is a verbal offense.

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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news in on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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