柄沢正三

Shozo Karasawa is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the Niigata Prefectural Assembly, representing the Nagaoka City and Mishima District constituency. First elected in 1995, he has served eight terms and previously held the position of Speaker of the Prefectural Assembly. A graduate of Chuo University, he worked as a company employee, local government official, and legislative secretary before entering politics. Karasawa emphasizes a 'field-oriented' approach to governance, focusing on regional issues such as population decline, economic revitalization, and local infrastructure.