IR including the casino Signing of the referendum “Responsible person” Over 10,000 people, December 11, 20:41
“Responsible person” who cooperates in collecting the signatures necessary for the implementation of referendum to hold a conference over the IR-integrated resort facilities including the casino, which Yokohama aims to attract, and to hold a conference against the invitation. Revealed that more than 10,000 people.
Yokohama City has announced its policy of attracting IR including casinos at the Yamashita Pier at Yokohama Port with the aim of opening in the second half of the 2020s.
On the other hand, there are strong voices of concern about an increase in gambling addiction and worsening security, and an organization made up of citizens who oppose them and parties from political parties is aiming to conduct a referendum to ask whether or not to attract IR.
In Yokohama City, more than 60,000 signatures are required for referendum, but according to the group, there are approximately 12,800 “incumbents” who have collaborated in collecting signatures.
If the commissioner collects about 5 signatures per person, it is expected to be able to request the establishment of regulations for referendum.
The organization wants to continue the activities and aim to sign 500,000 people who can claim the recall of Mayor Fumiko.
Naoko Okada, one of the core members, said, “Citizens should decide not only the city and the business community, but also citizens, and we want to further expand the campaign for referendum.”