This is the fourth in a series where you can meet and talk with various people in the city. This time, I accompanied the activities of the "Chuo-ku Ward Administration Monitor Friendship Association" and reported on a part of your activities. .
The "ward administration monitor system" is a mechanism under the jurisdiction of the Public Relations Division in Chuo-ku. Inhabitants of a ward interested in ward administration apply and give opinion and suggestion to ward administration. I myself once participated as a member and expressed opinions on several ward administration themes. Everyone is seriously thinking about Chuo-ku.
"Municipal Administration Monitor Friendship Association" is an exchange organization for people who have experienced this monitor. Even if you leave the monitor, you continue to have a deep interest and attachment to the region, find your own themes, conduct independent research, exchange opinions, and regularly engage in activities. I've been in my friends for a few years.
On this day, as a "Meeting of Ward Administration Monitor Friends", there was a plan to reconfirm the location and purpose of establishment around public facilities in the city, and accompanying me. . Many positive people gathered about 20 people and went around the city with the guidance of the Public Relations Division. One of the most impressive facilities was the Chuo Ward Environmental Information Center, which was just opened in June this year. It is located on the 6th floor of Kyobashi Square Garden, the center of the redevelopment area.
http://eic-chuo.jp/
In addition to being able to know the actual situation of environmental measures in the city, you can also learn about changes in historical environmental issues and future issues. It is within walking distance from Ginza and Tokyo Station, so please come and visit us.
In addition, I also looked around [Harumi Children's Garden] and [Rehaport Akashi]. In Chuo-ku, the number of elderly and younger generations is increasing with population growth, so public facilities are being enhanced here and there. If you have the opportunity to take a walk around the city, why not take a look at these facilities? The usual appearance of Chuo-ku may emerge and come out.
After a tour of the city, we interviewed Miyo Hamano, chairman of the Chuo-ku Ward Administration Monitor Friendship Association. It is said that this association has been active for more than 20 years, including its predecessor organization. Mr. Hamano himself took over the chairman more than 10 years ago and led this meeting. At one time, I was worried about the decrease in membership, but recently, the number of new members, including male members, is gradually increasing. I am glad that more people are interested in the local area.
On the other hand, there are still people who leave the meeting, and as a chairman, he thinks that the most important issues are to establish members and enhance their activities. .
Approximately 10 regular meetings are held a year, and discussions are held on various themes based on the serious desire to make Chuo-ku a better town, and specific educational activities are being developed. You. If such serious activities grow and the appeal of Chuo-ku increases, I think that it will be fun not only for locals but also for those who come from outside the city.
Lastly, I would like to ask you about your immediate goals. "I think it is important to make communication with ward offices and related organizations more active, and to deliver the opinions of the association as much as possible. Sometimes I can't communicate as I want, but I want to work steadily without giving up. In addition, I would like to make various efforts to further deepen the exchange between members. "
I was encouraged by touching everyone's smile and Mr. Hamano, who was looking forward to the development of Chuo-ku, even though he should have had a lot of trouble. It was a refreshing day.
