The appointment of Itzik Larry to the position of Director of the Jerusalem Municipality was unanimously approved by the committee to locate a director who included Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, coalition representative Eliezer Rauchberger, Tel Aviv city council director Menachem Leiba, opposition representative Ofer Berkowitz, and City Hall representative Eli Malka.
"This is a happy day for the capital, for the first time in decades a Jerusalemite will serve as the city's general manager," said Leon, "I am sure that Larry will be an excellent director who will bring Jerusalem to achievements and growth. I thank outgoing Director Amnon Merhav for his wonderful work. "