Voting locally, where it truly counts

Although we eagerly consume news on coalition crises and Knesset shenanigans, most Israelis are unaware of what truly affects our quality of life – local government.

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, speaks at the 7th Annual Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on April 29th, 2018.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

ByHAIM BIBAS

OCTOBER 30, 2018 03:55

Updated: OCTOBER 30, 2018 11:51

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