“Osaka Metropolitan Initiative” Referendum will be held in early November next year, governor Yoshimura December 16, 14:25
As for the referendum to ask about the pros and cons of the so-called “Osaka Metropolitan Initiative”, Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture expressed his desire to implement it in early November next year.
Regarding the so-called “Osaka Metropolitan Initiative”, which will abolish the current city of Osaka and reorganize it into four special wards, the Osaka Restoration Society will compile a draft agreement with the statutory assembly by June next year. In addition, we aim to hold a referendum for voters in Osaka City.
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture told the 16 journalists about the time for the referendum, “If you want to know when it ’s easy for citizens to vote, we want to do it in early November. "I think it will be the 8th," he said, and expressed his desire to implement it on Sunday in early November of next year.
On that basis, Governor Yoshimura said, “If adjustments are made, I would like to apply to the Komeito Party for what I would like to do at that time.”
In addition, Mayor Matsui of Osaka City, who is the representative of the Osaka Restoration Association, told reporters, “Everybody is busy in December. November is a powerful time. I want to aim. "
The Osaka Restoration Association wants to solidify a concrete schedule after discussing with the Komeito, who are preparing for the preparation of the draft agreement for the city.