The mayor of a Japanese city has issued a public apology after referring to some of his staff as ‘human scum’. The incident took place in Kyoto on Monday during a city council meeting, where Mayor Takashi Miyazaki made the derogatory remarks towards his employees.
Mayor Miyazaki reportedly called the city officials ‘human scum’ after they raised concerns about his decision-making process regarding a local development project. The comments were met with shock and anger from the staff present at the meeting.
In his apology, Mayor Miyazaki acknowledged his words were inappropriate and expressed regret for using such language towards his colleagues. He stated that he would work to rebuild trust with the city staff and ensure a more respectful communication moving forward.
The city council members have taken a stance against the mayor’s behavior, with some calling for further disciplinary action to be taken. They have emphasized the importance of respectful dialogue and collaboration within the city government.
The incident has sparked debate in Kyoto over the treatment of public servants and the need for a more respectful workplace environment within the city administration.
Mayor Miyazaki’s remarks have drawn criticism from various quarters, with many calling them unacceptable and unbecoming of an elected official. The mayor has not provided further explanation for his outburst during the council meeting.
The city council is expected to address the issue further in the coming days to ensure that such behavior is not repeated in the future.
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