2008 Meguro mayoral election explained
Meguro, Tokyo held a mayoral election on April 20, 2008. Incumbent Eiji Aoki won.[1]
Candidates
Issues
Both opposition candidates published manifestos focused on welfare, Miyoko Ankyu promised expanded health care schemes for elderly[2] while Mariko Nozawa made poverty reduction a prioritized issue.[3]
Notes and References
- http://www.senkyo.janjan.jp/election/2008/13/00007637.html Results on JanJan.jp
- http://www.senkyo.janjan.jp/bin/candidate/profile/profile.php?id=155005 Miyoko Ankyu manifesto on JanJan.jp
- http://www.senkyo.janjan.jp/bin/candidate/profile/profile.php?id=155005 Mariko Nozawa manifesto on JanJan.jp