There have been some posters, some exposure on the media networks, and occasionally a few private salon get-togethers – but the big “action” has not happened yet.
What is on the agenda now is feeling among some of the city’s residents that the ultra-Orthodox representatives are establishing facts on the ground and preparing to deepen their influence.
Jerusalem city councilors Laura Wharton and Yossi Havilio failed to unite their lists and run together, but their platforms are largely similar.
In this story, there is no good, no bad and no ugly. There is a powerful mayor who has managed to keep his 2018 election campaign promises against a simple city resident and activist.
Lion in his speech emphasized the "special bond" between the cities of New York and Jerusalem and described the many ways in which the cities cooperate.
His address will provide updated information about three major projects currently under development.
While Lion tries his best to convey that the city belongs to everyone, including non-Jews who live here, the main struggles in recent days have centered around this issue.
Asking Mayor Moshe Lion the tough questions – on the eve of the 56th Jerusalem Day and five months before elections.
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