The Osaka Prefectural Assembly has approved the establishment of a legal framework for the "Osaka Metropolis Plan" with a majority vote. The plan aims for a referendum alongside the unified local elections next spring, but the tight timeline raises concerns about adequate public discussion.
The Osaka Prefectural Assembly approved the establishment of a legal body for the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' with a majority vote. This clears the way for the first meeting in mid-June, moving towards a potential third referendum.
Osaka Prefectural Assembly passed a bill to establish a council for the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' on June 3rd. This paves the way for a third referendum on the plan to abolish Osaka City and reorganize it into special wards, with Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura aiming for a vote next spring.
The Osaka Ishin no Kai party's prefectural assembly group plans to reduce the number of seats in the Osaka Prefectural Assembly from 79 to 73, aiming for implementation in the spring unified local elections. This move aligns with their goal of creating "Japan's slimmest assembly" and addresses an imbalance where more populous districts had fewer seats.
