西行茂

Shigeru Saigyo is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Fukui. Born in Ono, Fukui Prefecture, he graduated from Kanazawa University before beginning a long career as a civil servant within the Fukui City government, where he held various leadership positions including Director of the General Affairs Department and Deputy Mayor. He was elected mayor in December 2023 as an independent candidate, emphasizing the economic potential of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension. His administration has faced scrutiny regarding a public office election law violation involving the mobilization of city staff during his campaign, though he remains in office.