Katsumasa Suzuki was born in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, on November 14, 1943.　 He graduated from Gamagori High School in March, 1963, and received a B.A. in Economics from Nihon University in 1967.　 In his younger days, he discussed politics and the future of Japan with his colleagues from Higashi-Mikawa [1] area at Junior Chamber.　 He actively served as a prefectural assembly member in his 30s and as the Mayor of Gamagori City in his 40s.

　　 During Katsumasa Suzuki’s service as a prefectural assembly member, he proposed to build “Laguna Gamagori” [2] in Umino Karuizawa Kousou [3] , and the complex was built in 2002 with the cooperation of Aichi Prefecture and Toyota Motor Corporation, among others.　 As mayor, he successfully promoted Gamagori as a location for the Triathlon World Cup.　 Through his efforts, Gamagori has become known worldwide as a triathlon town, and it will host the International Triathlon Championship in conjunction with the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi.

　　 One of Katsumasa Suzuki’s strengths is his broad network of relationships, which he has developed since his days as a Junior Chamber, prefectural assemble member and mayor.　 His relationships expand across party affiliation. 　He has journeyed from the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) to Independent, then to the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) in constant search for new partners to execute genuine reform in Japan.　 The goal of this reform is to create a society where is free of constraints between politicians, bureaucrats, big business, working-class and young people.

　　 With his strong belief that Japan in the 21^st century has to achieve a two-party system, Katsumasa Suzuki is currently actively serving as Senior Director-General of the 14^th District of Aichi Prefecture for DPJ, and as Vice Director-General of the Local Government Department for DPJ.　 In the Diet, he is a member of both the Committee on Financial Affairs and the Research Commission on the Constitution.

Selected positions held

　　・ Former Mayor, Gamagori
　　・ Former Member, Aich Prefecture Assembly
　　・ Former Chairman, Gamagori Junior Chamber
　　・ Chairman, Aichi Gate Ball Federation
　　・ Chairman, Gamagori Volleyball Association
　　・ Senior Director-General, 14th District of Aichi Prefecture for DPJ
　　・ Member, Committee on Financial Affairs
　　・ Member, Research Commission on the Constitution


Katsumasa Suzuki’s campaign slogan

　　　　　“Carry out politics in the level of the public, execute reformation for the public”


Katsumasa Suzuki’s resolutions for better future of regional areas

　　・　I will promote the expansion of employment and regional revitalization for the recovery
　　 　and growth of the Japanese economy.
　　・　I will cut out the waste of tax and achieve the regional system.
　　・　I will preserve water, greenery and safe agricultural products.
　　・　I will preserve Japanese spirits.
　　・　I will listen to a variety of opinions and ideas before I take stances on policies,
　　　 and I will take action and reform to achieve the policies.

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