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Weekly Update 76
This newsletter covers several topics, as detailed below, but first I would like to commend the security and rescue forces and the hundreds of thousands of reservists for their efforts in safeguarding Israel’s security. I also wish to express my gratitude to the citizen
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Here is a summary of the topics in this week’s newsletter: Topic 1: Further serious developments regarding the mayor’s plan to demolish a national heritage site and build an event hall in place of a public open space and land designated for a national heritage site
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First issue: Additional updates from the council meeting held earlier this month I would like to remind you that Zichron Yaakov has the right to appoint two representatives: one from among the council members and one from the public. The plenary members vote and app
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Last Tuesday, a plenary council meeting was held, during which many topics were discussed; some of which I will present in this newsletter, while others will be covered in the next one. First topic: A few brief reports from the council chairman: I remind you that any
Read more →Agenda Proposal: Appointment of a person responsible for ongoing and regular communication with Israel Post regarding the community’s mail distribution centers
Motion: Appointment of a person responsible for ongoing and regular communication with Israel Post regarding the community’s mail distribution centers Submitted by: Council Member Dr. Limor Zar Gutman, Esq., “Lema’an HaMoshava” party For quite some time now, I have been hearing nume
Read more →Official Inquiry: Bicycle Path on Begin Road
To: Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Date: January 28, 2026 Inquiry: Bicycle Path on Begin Road At its meeting on August 5, 2025, the Council plenary approved Special Allocation No. 2541 in the amount of 300,000 NIS. Purpose of the budget: Bicycle path on Ma’aleh Begin—Phase 1: Planning and site pre
Read more →Official Inquiry: The Synagogue on HaPedut Street – Management and Use
To: Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Date: January 4, 2026 Inquiry: The Synagogue on HaPedut Street – Management and Use The synagogue on HaPdot Street is a public building owned by the Council. The building includes a ground floor that serves as a synagogue as intended, and a columned floor designa
Read more →Official Inquiry: Public Use of 100 HaMeisadim Street – Steps to Improve Accessibility
To: Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Date: January 4, 2026 Inquiry: Public Use of 100 HaMeisadim Street – Steps to Improve Accessibility We have recently learned from various publications that the Youth Department will hold recreational activities for youth at 100 HaMeyasdim (the former Ya’avetz Sch
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Thank you to everyone who has already referred new subscribers to the newsletter—welcome to the new subscribers! I’m asking again for your help in increasing transparency and spreading the word about the newsletter—please invite more people. This newsletter will focus
Read more →Official Inquiry: Regarding Employee Hiring
To: Mr. Eli Abutbul, Head of the Council Ms. Yael Sokol, Human Resources Manager Date: August 31, 2025 Subject: Inquiry Regarding Employee Hiring I am pleased to submit this inquiry: 1. What is the maximum age at which employees may be employed by a local authority (after the retirement age)? 2. Are
Read more →Official Inquiry: Implementation of infrastructure projects significantly exceeding the budget approved by the Council Plenary
To: Mr. Eli Abutbul, Council Chairman Mr. Avi Hossman, Council Treasurer Date: August 31, 2025 Subject: Implementation of infrastructure projects significantly exceeding the budget approved by the Council Plenary The inquiry is as follows: On [date], the Council Chairman posted on the Council’s Face
Read more →Proposal for the agenda: My replacement as chair of the Environmental Quality Committee.”
To: Mr. Eli Abutbul, Council ChairmanMr. Danny Bitan, Council SecretaryAll Members of the Council Plenary Distinguished colleagues, I have served as Chair of the Council’s Environmental Quality Committee for nearly a year. Environmental quality is a central and vital issue in the dai
Read more →Official Inquiry: Transfer of 2025 Subsidy Funds
To: Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Inquiry: Transfer of 2025 Subsidy Funds At the plenary session on July 1, 2025, the agenda item “Approval of Subsidies for 2025” was discussed. During the discussion of this item, I requested clarification, and the following was recorded in the min
Read more →Agenda Proposal: Preparation of a plan to allow for facade renovations throughout the Park HaYayin residential neighborhood
Motion: Preparation of a plan to allow for facade renovations throughout the Park HaYayin residential neighborhood Submitted by: Council Member Dr. Limor Zar Gutman, Esq., “Lema’an HaMoshava” party Park HaYayin Plan Sh/656 is taking shape. This year, the residential buildings were pop
Read more →Motion: Establishment of a Mandatory Committee and an Executive Committee
Motion: Establishment of a Mandatory Committee and an Executive Committee Submitted by: Council Member Dr. Limor Zar Gutman, Esq., “For the Colony” Faction The new Council plenary was established in April 2024. A year and four months have passed, and an Executive Committee—which is a
Read more →Official Inquiry: Relocation as part of the implementation of the construction and evacuation project on Marvad HaKsamim Street
To Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Inquiry: Relocation as part of the implementation of the construction and evacuation project on Marvad HaKsamim Street The Council Chairman’s instruction to Council staff not to respond to my inquiries is part of a flawed and non-transparent manageme
Read more →Inquiry: Sources of budget allocation for various activities as an alternative to unapproved budget requests
To Council Chairman Mr. Eli Abutbul Inquiry: Sources of budget allocation for various activities as an alternative to unapproved budget requests The Council Chairman’s instruction to Council employees not to respond to my inquiries is part of a flawed and non-transparent management cu
Read more →Agenda Proposal: The Council shall act in accordance with the law and remove the illegal barrier between Wine Park and Malchei Yisrael Street
Motion: The Council shall act in accordance with the law and remove the illegal barrier between Wine Park and Malchei Yisrael Street Submitted by: Council Member Dr. Limor Zar Gutman, Esq., “Lema’an HaMoshava” party Factual Background: Plan Sh/656 for Wine Park was approved in 2007. The
Read more →Official Inquiry: Oversight of the waste removal contractor and the quality of its work in accordance with the terms of Tender 10/24
Interpellation: Oversight of the waste removal contractor and the quality of its work in accordance with the terms of Tender 10/24 Submitted by: Council Member Dr. Limor Zar Gutman, Esq., “Lema’an HaMoshava” party About a year and a half ago, a household waste collection contract was s
Read more →Agenda Proposal: The Council Plenary supports and recommends that the Council Chairman join the mayors who signed the local government letter
To: Eli Abutbul, Council Chairman Danny Bitan, Council Secretary Attorney Yossi Barzilai, Legal Counsel to the Council Date: February 28, 2025 Motion for the Agenda—The Council Plenary supports and recommends that the Council Chairman join the mayors who signed the local government letter The overwh
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