Yusuke Nakano (politician)
Yusuke Nakano | |
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中野 祐介 | |
| 30th Mayor of Hamamatsu | |
| Assumed office 1 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Yasutomo Suzuki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1970 Hamamatsu, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residence | Hamamatsu |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
| Profession | Politician |
Yusuke Nakano (中野 祐介, Nakano Yusuke, born 2 April 1970) is a Japanese politician and governmental official currently serving as the Mayor of Hamamatsu. Prior to running as a candidate in the 2023 Hamamatsu mayoral election, Nakano worked within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Early life
[edit]Yusuke Nakano was born on April 2, 1970, in Hamamatsu, Japan. He would attend and graduate from the University of Tokyo with a degree in economics. Later on, he would begin working with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and served as the Director of the General Affairs Department of Kyoto Prefecture.[1]
Political career
[edit]On November 14, 2022, Nakano announced his candidacy in the upcoming Hamamatsu mayoral election.[2] In the election, Nakano ran as an independent, with the endorsement of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito. He also gained the endorsement of the previous mayor, Yasutomo Suzuki. Nakano successfully won the election and was elected as mayor.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "'２３統一地方選:浜松市長選 候補者の横顔 ／静岡". 毎日新聞. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ 来春の浜松市長選に総務省の元官僚の中野祐介氏が立候補表明
- ^ "浜松市長選挙、中野祐介氏が初当選". 日本経済新聞. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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