清水ひとみ

Hitomi Shimizu is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the Shiga Prefectural Assembly. After a 14-year career as a junior high school teacher, she entered local politics, first serving on the Otsu City Council before being elected to the prefectural assembly. Her political career is defined by a focus on welfare, disaster prevention, and educational support, including the promotion of night schools. She emphasizes a 'field-first' approach and a commitment to addressing the concerns of individual citizens, drawing on her personal experiences with family caregiving.