Scandal-Hit Mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Pref., Finally Ousted
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Ito, Shizuoka Pref., Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)--The city assembly of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Friday passed a second no-confidence motion against scandal-hit Mayor Maki Takubo, resulting in her removal from office on the same day. All 20 assembly members attended the day's meeting, and 19 members voted in favor of the no-confidence motion. The central Japan city will now hold a mayoral elect...
