Former mayor of Herzliya, Eli Landau, dies at 79

Landau served as the mayor of Herzliya for 15 years and as chairman of the Israel Electric Corporation

Former mayor of Herzliya, Eli Landau (photo credit: YEHONATAN SHAUL)
Former mayor of Herzliya, Eli Landau
(photo credit: YEHONATAN SHAUL)
Former mayor of Herzliya Eli Landau died Wednesday morning at the age of 79.
Landau served as the mayor of Herzliya for 15 years, and as the former chairman of the Israel Electric Corporation.
The current mayor of Herzliya, Moshe Fadlon, expressed his sorrow on hearing of Landau's death, saying, "Landau's work for the city of Herzliya is inherent and evident in every corner. His vision and values are an inspiration for our work today. I promise that his work will be properly commemorated by the city.
"On a personal note, I express deep sorrow," said Herzliya Municipality
Director General Yehuda Ben-Ezra. "As someone who worked alongside him for many years, I loved him and had a great appreciation for everything he did for the city and for its residents - especially for the weakest sector."
Funeral plans have not yet been publicized.