Development of key policies

I would like to talk about policy development in the six priority areas.
 

We will strive to foster endogenous industries that take advantage of the town's rich natural environment, and promote collaboration among agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry, the utilization of locally available energy, and economic circulation within the region. In addition, we will promote initiatives for the independence of the local economy through a variety of collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that share and empathize with our philosophy of community development.
In terms of tourism promotion, based on the "Town Tourism Promotion Vision," we will work to collaborate with initiatives such as GSTC (Sustainable Tourism Community Development), which is said to be the tourism SDGs, and the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Best Tourism Village initiative.
We will also work with the town's Chamber of Commerce to promote commerce and industry based on the Town's Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Promotion Ordinance.

The unstable international situation has led to soaring prices of crude oil, feed, fertilizer, and other materials, as well as frequent domestic climate change and natural disasters, making the business environment for farmers even more difficult. In light of this situation, the government is promoting efforts to ensure food security through amendments to the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture, and Rural Areas, and is calling for a shift to agriculture centered on environmental policies.

Our town will continue its efforts in "circular clean agriculture" and, in cooperation with relevant organizations, will strive to establish agricultural production that is suitable for our town, encouraging farmers to work toward establishing agriculture based on soil improvement and to carry out planned farming operations so as to diversify management risks.
In addition, taking advantage of our town's location as a resort area, we will focus on expanding our diversified production and sales channels to ensure the sustainable development of agriculture in our town, as well as working to secure agricultural human resources.

Regarding the development of agricultural infrastructure, we aim to complete the National Emergency Farmland Reorganization and Development Project in fiscal year 2027, and will continue to promote the conservation of high-quality farmland and the use and accumulation of farmland. In addition, we will continue to support the YesClean rice cultivation support system, as well as soil improvement measures such as subsidies for fully ripened compost and the encouragement of green manure crops, the sixth industrialization, and support for the introduction of new crops and cultivation techniques, and from this year we will expand support for rice suitable for sake brewing.
In addition, as damage caused by harmful birds and animals continues to increase, we will work to expand these measures.

In fiscal year 2024, many tourists from Japan and abroad visited our town, and in particular, the number of inbound visitors has increased since 2023, not only in the winter but also in the green season, and tourism economic activity has become active. On the other hand, the term "Niseko prices," which gives the impression that prices in the Niseko area are very high, has spread through social media and the mass media, and as a result of this negative image of our town, some accommodations have seen a decrease in the number of guests. For this reason, we will make an effort to communicate the actual state of prices in our town in order to dispel the impression that prices are rising throughout the Niseko area.

In addition, we were honored to receive the higher "Silver Award" from Green Destinations in 2023, after being selected as one of the world's top 100 tourist destinations. Since this year is the renewal year, we will apply again to confirm our value as a world-class tourist destination. By working with these organizations, we will increase our recognition both domestically and internationally as a "sustainable tourist destination" that is gaining global attention, and we will work to ensure that Niseko Town continues to be chosen as a travel destination in the future and become a resort that Niseko Town can be proud of.
In addition, while utilizing the "accommodation tax" introduced in November last year, we will also continue to work on creating a sustainable tourist environment based on the "Niseko Town Tourism Promotion Vision."

The "Digital Nomad Visa" that we have been requesting of the national government has been in place since April last year, but we will continue to make recommendations to the national government on expanding the system and extending the period of stay.
In the Niseko tourism area, we will work together with the towns of Kutchan and Rankoshi to address regional issues.
We will also support local development events held by various groups in the town, promote the attractions of our hot springs, which have been designated a "National Hot Spring Resort" by the Ministry of the Environment, and work with private organizations to increase the town's appeal in the summer with activities such as cycling, foot paths, and rafting.

In order for the Niseko area to remain a safe snow resort for ski and snowboard enthusiasts, we will cooperate with the operators of ski resorts in the area and related organizations such as the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience to implement the "Niseko Rules" to prevent avalanches. In particular, we will continue to support the "Niseko Avalanche Research Center," the core organization promoting the "Niseko Rules," which has played a role in making Niseko's powder snow known worldwide, together with Kutchan Town, each ski resort, and related organizations.
Additionally, we will work in cooperation with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote the development of expressways, for which the project has been approved. As for the redevelopment of the Niseko View Plaza Roadside Station, which is closely linked to interchanges and other facilities, we will work to improve its functionality as an important disaster prevention base on national and prefectural highways, and will also consider the location of the site.

Last year, to help alleviate the labor shortage in our town, we signed a partnership agreement with Timee, a part-time job service company, and have been considering introducing a "specific regional development business cooperative system" as a measure to alleviate the labor shortage. As a result, we will support our cooperative by introducing the system from this fiscal year, which will contribute to the development of the local economic infrastructure and sustainable regional development.
In addition, Niseko Town Human Resources Securing Emergency Measures Model Project Subsidy, which provides subsidies of up to 2 million yen per business for efforts to secure employees by local businesses, will continue to be implemented this year as well, to support efforts to secure employees.

Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce, which is the core organization for promoting commerce and industry, has a record high of 231 members as of the end of January 2025. As the activities of our chamber of commerce members are a major factor in revitalizing our town, we will continue to support small businesses.
This year, we will continue to actively attract "quality companies" and strive to expand and strengthen the economic base of the town. We will also continue to expand support for the Kira Card Association, which is very important for promoting businesses, and strive to expand the town-wide local currency. We will also consider measures to reduce the economic burden on townspeople by promoting e-travel tax payment and establishing a discount system for townspeople in resort areas.

In terms of consumer measures, we will promote the expansion of consultation activities and awareness-raising activities so that the functions of the Yotei Regional Consumer Affairs Consultation Center, which has been set up in our town and seven neighboring towns and villages, can be better utilized.

In order to create a society where all residents can help each other and live healthy and fulfilling lives, we will work to ensure that everyone can live in peace by comprehensively considering solutions to various issues such as health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education.

In terms of the child-rearing environment, we will continue to provide free medical care for all children up to the age of 18. We will also provide companionship consultation support and a payment of 50,000 yen each during pregnancy and childbirth, and expand postpartum care, striving to create an environment where pregnant women and families with children can give birth and raise their children with peace of mind. In addition, we will continue to provide support for children's health checkups, maternal and child health programs, medical care for premature babies, and more.
 

We strive to improve welfare based on the "Nursing Care Insurance Business Plan, Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, Basic Plan for the Disabled, and Disability Welfare Plan" so that the elderly and people with physical disabilities can live safely in the areas they are familiar with. We also support part of the operating costs of the "Elderly Group Home" run by Niseko Welfare Association and the "Home Nursing Care Support Office" which creates care plans (nursing care support plans), as well as the nursing care service maintenance business.
In addition, in order to stabilize the management of the social welfare corporation Niseko Welfare Association, we have been monitoring the management situation of the association as well as estimating the future number of nursing care certified persons, including those in neighboring towns and villages, collecting information on the management of nursing care facilities by each local government, analyzing the current situation, and so on until last year. In the new fiscal year, we will continue to consider what the best form of the town's future elderly support system would be, including the possibility of wide-area management.

The "Regional Comprehensive Support Center" will work closely with related organizations to provide support to elderly people with issues, and will also implement preventive programs to maintain health. In addition, the "Early Intensive Dementia Support Team," which is responsible for dealing with the increasing number of dementia patients every year, will provide comprehensive and intensive support to people with dementia and their families in the early stages under the guidance of dementia specialists, and will continue to provide support to help them live independently.
We will support part of the operating costs of the Niseko Living Center, a community activity support center that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty engaging in daytime activities, to ensure that the community's "community life support projects" run smoothly. We will also support the smooth operation of the group home for people with disabilities that is being built in fiscal year 2024.

Subsidies will be provided for the operating costs of the Town Life Support Center, which is run by the Niseko Town Social Welfare Council to promote local welfare, provide elderly welfare services, and provide consultation on the growing adult guardianship system.

In terms of health promotion, we will focus on projects related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health and lifestyle-related diseases based on the "Health Promotion Plan."
In terms of vaccination programs, we will continue routine vaccinations for children, and for adults we will continue to provide assistance with the costs of vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19, etc. We will also expand the scope of cost subsidies for shingles vaccinations.
Regarding the health check-up program, we will continue to offer Kira Card points to those who undergo specific health check-ups and various cancer screenings this year, and strive to increase the rate of people undergoing these examinations. We will also continue to implement echinococcosis eradication measures with the cooperation of the townspeople.

The total amount and tax rate of the National Health Insurance required for the town will be provided by Hokkaido based on the estimated medical expenses for the whole prefecture. The town determines the insurance tax rate based on this estimate. The tax rate for fiscal year 2025 will be reduced by 0.37% for the income tax rate, the flat-rate tax rate and the equal rate tax rate will be the same as in fiscal year 2024, and the assessment limit will be increased by 30,000 yen to match the national system.
In addition, as a unique policy of the town, in order to reduce the financial burden on households with children, the flat-rate insurance premium for children under the age of 18 will be fully waived.
Due to a change in the national system, new issuance of paper health insurance cards was suspended from December last year. Our town updated its paper health insurance cards in July last year, and they will be valid until July 31st this year. After that, My Number health insurance cards will be the standard, but we will strive not to impair the convenience of national health insurance subscribers by issuing eligibility confirmation certificates to people who do not have My Number cards.

In order to cover the deficit of the Niseko Yotei Wide Area Kutchan Hospital, which provides regional medical care, psychiatric care, emergency medical care, etc., we will support the operating expenses together with the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei, mainly Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located. In addition, we will cooperate with the relevant towns and villages to cover the maintenance costs for the renovation of the hospital, which has completed its new building.
Niseko Clinic plays an important role as the town's local family doctor, and under the agreement, we will provide support for part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT and X-ray equipment they installed in fiscal 2013.

In order to cherish the beautiful natural environment of our town and maintain a lifestyle in harmony with nature, we will work to realize "Niseko, a town of water environments" based on the Niseko Town Basic Environmental Plan and the Town Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan.
Our town's main industries, agriculture and tourism, are based on a good environment, including the water environment, and we believe that these will increase our trust. As a local government that has made a zero-carbon declaration, signed the Global Covenant of Mayors Japan, and acquired the "Compliant Badge," we aim to "counter climate change" and "reduce the burden on the global environment," while also working to achieve both at the same time as "creating a recycling-oriented society for the local economy."

In addition, when the first Niseko Town Basic Environmental Plan was formulated in March 2002 after two years of work, the Japanese economy and the economy surrounding the town were in a very difficult time, but based on the strong determination of the townspeople to "prevent Niseko Town from being overdeveloped, to not turn it into a grass-cutting field for investment capital, and to leave Niseko Town 's beautiful and excellent environment to future generations," the goal title was "Niseko, a town of water environment," and the subtitle was "We want to leave a good environment to our children." The reason for choosing "water environment" is that water is what nurtures our lives and is the root that nurtures forests, rivers, and ecosystems. It was decided as a summary of the discussions that Niseko Town should continue to be a place where even vulnerable people, such as babies and the elderly, can live with good quality water.

Following Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development, the Niseko Town Environmental Basic Ordinance and the Landscape Ordinance, which is based on resident participation and does not include numerical regulations, were designed based on the principles of this Basic Environmental Plan. I would appreciate it if you could share and reaffirm this in the implementation policy.

Several developments are planned in the area around the foot of Mt. Niseko Annupuri and other areas, and it is important that these developments harmonize with Niseko's beautiful nature and scenery. In order to protect and nurture the town's valuable assets, we will operate systems such as the Quasi-National Parks Act, quasi-city planning, Landscape Ordinance, building guidelines, and groundwater conservation ordinances, and strive to guide "orderly development."

As a waste disposal measure, the seven towns and villages around Mt. Yotei have joined forces to outsource the conversion of combustible waste into solid fuel to a private company in Kutchan Town. Last year, the number of tourists recovered, and the amount of waste has increased accordingly. The town will continue to carefully inform residents about the need to separate waste and will collect used small appliances for resource recovery. Regarding business waste disposal, we will begin to collect and consider information on reviewing waste disposal fees and on disposal systems and methods.

Human waste is treated at the Yotei Sanitation Center of the Mt. Yotei Environmental Sanitation Association, but the current facility is over 50 years old and is in a state of severe damage, so we have been considering starting up a new facility, but the total cost proposed last year is 2.5 times higher than the current amount, so we will reconsider and consider the matter. For this reason, the town will also endeavor to gather information on cutting-edge environmentally friendly treatment methods.

The town has been designated an "Eco-Model City" and an "SDGs Future City," and has been working to create sustainable lifestyles and town development for the future, aiming to reduce environmental impact while revitalizing the region. 1. In 2018, the town signed the "Global Covenant of Mayors Japan," 2. In 2020, the town issued a "Climate Emergency Declaration," 3. In 2021, the town enacted the "Ordinance on the Proper Promotion of Renewable Energy Businesses" and the "Ordinance to Promote Appropriate Use of Bicycles," and 4. In 2024, the town enacted the "Ordinance for Promoting Climate Change Countermeasures."
In fiscal year 2025, we will proceed with a project to introduce solar power generation equipment in order to effectively utilize renewable energy in town-owned facilities, with the goal of achieving virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Furthermore, in order to explore the possibility of using renewable energy in urban areas, if we receive certification from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry this year, we would like to carry out a feasibility study and design for the use of geothermal and underground heat in urban areas (subsidy 10/10).

In 2018, Niseko was selected by the Cabinet Office as a SDGs Future City, and we are currently working on the Niseko Lifestyle Model District "Niseko Mirai," which is the core project of the city. To date, two detached houses (13 units) and one rental house (10 units) have been completed as ultra-energy-saving, high-performance wooden apartment buildings, and construction work is scheduled for two detached houses (15 units) and one rental house (10 units) this year. We will support Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.'s efforts to realize a comfortable living environment that is healthy and easy to live in, with reduced utility costs and less burden on snow removal and management.
We will also promote diverse collaborations based on the environment, promote decarbonization and regional revitalization, and work with Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. to advance sustainable urban development.

Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and landscape that are the foundation of the town, and they bring richness to the lives of the townspeople. In order to maintain the beautiful landscape and pass it on to the future, it is necessary to develop it in a planned manner, add value to timber, circulate the economy, and work on forest creation with the whole community.
In order to steadily advance these initiatives, we will support Niseko Yukimorikosha Co., Ltd. and strive to utilize forest resources, develop human resources, and promote wood education so that residents can enjoy the town's rich natural environment.
In addition, we will coordinate with the Niseko Town Forest Management Plan and other policies to promote forestry development so that the multifaceted functions of forests can be sustained. In addition, we will strive for proper management, such as promoting the development of private forests by utilizing subsidy systems from the national government, Hokkaido, and the town itself, and steadily developing town-owned forests.

The theme of our town's 6th comprehensive plan, which began in fiscal year 2024, is "A city where children's futures are co-created," and it is based on the idea of raising children who will lead the next generation together. We will continue to work closely with the Board of Education to create an educational environment where children can grow up healthily, and strive to support the development of diverse cultural and sports activities through the independent actions of our townspeople.

Regarding education, we will support the projects undertaken by the Board of Education in line with the "6th Town Comprehensive Plan," "Town Education Outline," and "Town Education Promotion Basic Plan."

We will support social education, social physical education, and lifelong sports activities in line with the "Medium-term Social Education Plan" so that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and become familiar with sports.

We will continue discussions with the designated manager to ensure that the "Community Center," which is the core of promoting self-governance in the village, is utilized in a variety of ways. In addition, we will continue to entrust the management of the Town Hall to the Chamber of Commerce, and we will strive to expand the multifaceted use of the Nishitomi District Town Hall as a disaster prevention base for the western district and as a base for town development activities.

We will continue discussions with the designated manager to utilize the central warehouse complex, with the former starch warehouse at its core, as a place where townspeople and visitors can interact and relax. We also plan to lease Warehouse No. 1, which is used less, to a business that sympathizes with the town development of this town and will contribute to the development of industry in this town.

The Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) are involved in a wide range of international exchange activities, including promoting cultural exchange projects with town residents and Niseko High School students, translating the town's PR media into multiple languages, and providing support for foreign residents. This year, with the support of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), they will continue to work on promoting understanding of multicultural coexistence and international exchange.

We will work to strengthen and improve disaster prevention measures and comprehensively develop living and social infrastructure so that all residents can live in peace.

Based on the "Niseko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan," "Town Resilience Regional Plan," and "Town Business Continuity Plan (BCP)," the town is working to improve disaster prevention equipment and disaster mitigation capabilities while ensuring a crisis management system as a local government. We will continue to implement disaster prevention drills and promote efforts to create independent disaster prevention organizations in order to strengthen our preparations for natural disasters.
In nuclear disaster prevention measures, based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan/Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan," we will work closely with the national government, Hokkaido, relevant local governments, and others to continue providing information to townspeople, while also promoting information sharing with Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. with an eye toward the operation of the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant.
In addition, the town hall, which also functions as a disaster prevention center, will serve as a base for disaster prevention measures and contribute to the peace of mind and safety of the townspeople, while also taking care to make the building a friendly and accessible place that townspeople can use with ease.
Regarding firefighting operations, we will continue to work in cooperation with the Yotei Mountain Fire Department Association to strengthen our firefighting capabilities, and will also work towards the completion of the Niseko Fire Department building.
 

Radio Niseko, the community FM station that serves as the town's information hub, plays a major role in providing information in times of disaster. We will continue to support the townspeople by providing information based on their daily lives and the needs of tourists, including government information, information on various town organizations, tourist events, and avalanche accident prevention information under the Niseko Rules.

Up until now, we have been working to improve the living environment by providing subsidies for construction costs for private rental housing, subsidies for energy-saving and earthquake-resistance renovations, and working to extend the lifespan of public housing. This year, we will be using the national subsidy system to build the second building of the new housing complex (mock).

Many town roads were constructed many years ago and are now suffering from deterioration of the pavement and damage to protective fences. Based on the "Individual Road Maintenance Project Plan," we will strive to properly maintain these roads while making use of financial resources such as bond issuance.
As for the construction of new town roads, we will carry out the construction of the new town road Niseko Mirai Dori and the construction of sidewalks along Junior High School Dori, and as for bridges, we will continue to carry out the "bridge longevity inspection contract work" from last year and proceed with repairs to guard cables, etc. As for snow removal during the winter, we will work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of all townspeople.

Regarding local transportation, based on the "Regional Public Transportation Plan" formulated in March last year, we will continue to operate the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus", as well as the "Niseko Model" and "Nikotto Bus" services to alleviate the taxi shortage, as measures to ensure the means of transportation and convenience for residents and tourists.
In preparation for the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo, the Hokkaido Shinkansen Parallel Conventional Line Countermeasures Council's Shiribeshi Block Meeting (March 2022) confirmed the policy of using a bus conversion method for the Oshamanbe-Otaru section after the parallel conventional line is abolished, and Hokkaido is currently in discussion with bus companies along the line. We will continue to pay close attention to these situations and continue discussions with the national government, Hokkaido, and relevant local governments.
In addition, with regard to the extension of the expressway, we will work in cooperation with the Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, and will continue to work with the Shiribeshi Comprehensive Development Promotion Association to request the national government to investigate and commercialize the project up to Kuromatsunai.

Based on the "Vacant House Countermeasures Plan" formulated in fiscal year 2017, we will strive to eliminate abandoned and poorly managed buildings, and will work with Niseko Town Real Estate Association to properly manage villas and vacant houses.

In the water supply business, this year we will continue from last year and carry out construction work to build new water reservoirs and new water conveyance pipes in urban areas to expand water volume and water distribution facilities.
In the sewerage business, in order to properly renew and maintain facilities, we will proceed with renewal work on mechanical and electrical equipment of sewerage facilities using national subsidy projects based on the "Sewerage Business Stock Management Plan" and the "Optimal Development Concept for Agricultural Village Sewage Facilities."

We will steadily promote the Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Revitalization, the SDGs Future City Plan, and the Decarbonization Action Plan, while striving to make effective use of the administrative assets and resources owned by the town and to ensure efficient and effective administrative and financial management.
 

Based on the town's top-level plan, the 6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan (for the 12 years from FY2024 to FY2025), we will continue to develop the town with the aim of realizing "Niseko, a city where children's futures are co-created."

In order to expand the related population listed in the comprehensive strategy for self-government creation, we will further publicize the use of the "Furusato juminhyo (certificate of residence)", and also to connect the thoughts of donors to the region and develop attractive towns. We will strive to disseminate and exchange information.
In addition, regarding the "Hometown Tax for Travelers = e-Tabi Nozei" program that began in November 2022, we will aim to increase the number of participating stores in the town, expand the use of the empathy local currency "NISEKO eumo," and consider introducing a discount system for town residents when using various facilities.
In order to promote urban development that creates a "regional circular society," it is necessary to utilize social media and other tools to expand the relevant population and businesses that sympathize with the town's initiatives, and we will continue to work to expand and strengthen "Hometown Tax Donation" and "Corporate Hometown Tax Donation."

Regarding self-government revitalization, we will proceed with various projects based on the "Third Niseko Town Self-Government Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy (2025)". Although the population is changing within the expected range, we will continue to respond to changes in social conditions, ensure consistency with related plans such as the "Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan," and promote efforts to create a livable town based on population trends and "strengthen the local economic circulation."
We will continue to deploy "regional revitalization cooperation team members" and "village supporters" to play a key role in urban development, and will strive to develop human resources who will take on the responsibility of community development.
In order to promote sustainable urban development, we will work in cooperation with Niseko Machi Co., Ltd., Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd., Niseko Resort Tourism Association Co., Ltd., and Kirat Niseko Co., Ltd. to expand the corporate version of hometown tax donations and utilize systems such as the Regional Development Business Partnership Program to increase the number of related populations and cooperative companies.

We will consider effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling or leasing them, and promote their use in a way that contributes to the local economy while striving to maintain the soundness of the town's finances. In addition, we will carry out appropriate management and operation, such as planned maintenance and repairs, consolidation and elimination of similar facilities, extending their lifespans, reviewing facility management and considering abolition, and removing appropriate facilities so that they can be handed down to future generations, based on the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities, etc." and "Individual Construction Plans."
In facility construction, we will place emphasis on "life cycle costs," introduce a performance-based ordering system, assess "costs and losses," and make maximum use of various government support systems while appropriately renovating facilities in order to promote the development of sustainable social infrastructure.

　広域行政については「後志広域連合(16町村)」と連携し、税の滞納整理、国民健康保険、介護保険などの事務を推進していくとともに、後志広域連合の機能がより発揮されるよう、将来の事務事業の共同実施など他の構成自治体とも検討を進めていきます。
In addition, the Hokkaido Local Government Information System Council (Hokkaido Town and Village Association Information Center), which was launched at the initiative of the Hokkaido Town and Village Association, will work with member municipalities and other organizations to advance discussions aimed at efficient and inexpensive use of information through joint development and utilization.
The "Yotei Sanroku Fire Department Association" and the "Yotei Sanitation Association" are facing increasing burdens such as common expenses, and discussions will be held to prevent these burdens from increasing or becoming permanent. In addition, the Yotei Sanitation Center will conduct further review in light of the sudden increase in renovation costs.

In summary, the execution of the budget is based on the basic philosophy of the "6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan" that started last year, "Children's Future Co-Creation City -Niseko Town 's beautiful scenery and nature for the children of the future".
Basic goal 1: "Protect the nature of Niseko"
Basic goal 2: "Learn from each other and connect to the future"
Basic goal 3: "Circulate the Niseko economy"
Basic goal 4: "Enhance safety and security in our lives"
Basic goal 5: "Create a town of mutual assistance"
の5つの基本目標が具現化するニセコ町を目指して町政を進めていきます。

　






　今年度もこれまでと同様、私の基本姿勢である「公正、スピード、思いやり」の行動原則を柱に、次代を担うこどもたちへの投資や子育てしやすい環境の拡充を図り、「1.資源の循環、2.エネルギーの循環、3.地域経済の循環」という、本町が将来にわたって自律していくための3つの循環による「子どもの笑顔が輝く元気なニセコづくり」に努めていきます。
　私は、就任以来一貫して日本国憲法の理念を暮らしに生かすこと、そして、ニセコ町まちづくり基本条例に基づいてまちづくりを進めることを基本に、ニセコ町にお住まいのみなさまが、住むことが誇りに思える相互扶助のまちづくりを目指し、そして、予算の編成・執行においては自治体経営の視点で町政を担ってまいりましたことを付け加えさせていただきます。