Takafumi Isomura
Takafumi Isomura | |
|---|---|
磯村 隆文 | |
| Mayor of Osaka | |
| In office 19 December 1995 – 18 December 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Masaya Nishio |
| Succeeded by | Junichi Seki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1930 |
| Died | 26 November 2007 (aged 76) Osaka, Japan |
| Party | Independent |
| Education | Osaka City University |
Takafumi Isomura (磯村 隆文, Isomura Takafumi; 8 December 1930 – 26 November 2007) was a Japanese politician. He served as the former mayor of Osaka from 1995 until 2003 and professor emeritus of Osaka City University.[1]
Early life
Isomura was born in the city of Osaka and graduated from Osaka City University.
Isomura initially began his career as an economics professor at Osaka City University.[1]
Political career
He became vice mayor of Osaka in April 1990 at the request of former Osaka Mayor Masaya Nishio.[1] Isomura succeeded Nishio when he was elected mayor in December 1995.[1] One of Isomura's main goals during his time in office was to make Osaka the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.[1] However, Osaka lost its bid to Beijing at the meeting of the International Olympic Committee in July 2001.[1]
Death
Takafumi Isomura died of hepatocellular carcinoma at a hospital in Osaka on 26 November 2007.[1] He was 76 years old.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Obituary / Takafumi Isomura / Former Osaka Mayor". Yomiuri Shimbun. 28 November 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2007.