Secular high tech millionaire Nir Barkat defeated hareidi religious Meir Porush Tuesday night to become the ninth mayor of Jerusalem. He vows to be a mayor for everyone and has a new vision for the capital.
Barkat succeeds Mayor Uri Lupolianski, the capital's first hareidi orthodox mayor who was elected in 2003 and succeeded Ehud Olmert, now the outgoing Prime Minister. Prior to Olmert, Teddy Kollek ruled the city since 1965.
Barkat's victory returns the city to secular hands.
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Barkat succeeds Mayor Uri Lupolianski, the capital's first hareidi orthodox mayor who was elected in 2003 and succeeded Ehud Olmert, now the outgoing Prime Minister. Prior to Olmert, Teddy Kollek ruled the city since 1965.
Barkat's victory returns the city to secular hands.
For a full profile of Jerusalem's new Mayor-elect click here.