December 1, 2022

Policy Speech by the Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko, at the Fourth Regular Session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, 2022

In opening the fourth regular session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly in 2022, I wish to relate my basic stance on future metropolitan administration.

1. Foreword

2. Ensuring the safety and security that supports the city in taking on new challenges

• Responding to soaring prices
• Strengthening infection prevention measures in the lead-up to the year end and New Year
• Strengthening Tokyo Metropolitan Government systems to lay a solid foundation for welfare, health care, and medical care services
• Realizing a resilient city

3. The power of people is the largest force driving the city’s evolution

• Investment in children who hold the future in their hands
• Everyone shines to significantly enhance the power of the city
• A city where artists can easily be active
• For the realization of international competitions that deliver dreams and inspiration

4. Taking on humankind’s challenge to achieve carbon neutrality

• Amendment of the environment ordinance
• Expanding the use of ZEVs
• For realization of a world-leading hydrogen society

5. For a Tokyo full of vitality that is the world’s city of choice

• Generating new growth
• Great strides in urban development in central Tokyo and the waterfront areas
• Further growth of the Tama area and islands

6. In conclusion

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