Shizuoka Governor Will Resign After Insulting Vegetable Sellers
At the New Civil Servant Induction Ceremony into the prefectural government last week, Governor Heita Kawakatsu, the governor of my prefecture - Shizuoka, said the civil servants were intelligent people, "unlike those who sell vegetables, take care of cows or create things." As a result of that statement, the next day he told reporters he will step down after the June prefectural assembly. Ironically, he also told the new civil servants "to remain honest, watch their language, and that it was important to be compassionate and stick to your beliefs".
He has a reputation for making such gaffes since he first became governor of the prefecture in 2009. Last month, he was criticized for ranking regions within Shizuoka Prefecture based on how "cultured" they are.
If only the politicians in the US would resign after saying stupid things...
5 comments:
Some news leaves one speechless!
Hi Pamela: So sad he said that and many other things inappropriate, he is very honorable to step down knowing what he has said.
Catherine
Stepping down in June isn't quite as symbolic as resigning immediately might have been. Who knows, he may have been planning to retire then anyway.
In addition to this incident, the governor has caused a stir among the public due to his many gaffes.😨
'or people who make things' - excuse me?!
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