City Council

Right/Left wing councilors unite; condemn councilor attack

Heads of left and right wing council parties in Petach Tikva jointly condemn attack on city council member, Hagit Telem: 'It is forbidden to raise one's hand. This is the time for peace.'

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Antisemitism displayed at Oakland City, CA, Council Meeting

In a special meeting Monday night, Oakland City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Jewish women to face off in race for NYC city council seat

Amber Adler, an Orthodox mother, will run as a Democrat against Republican incumbent Inna Vernikov.

Eric Dinowitz should step down as head of NYC Jewish caucus

If Dinowitz remains a member of the City Council Progressive Caucus headed by an Israel-hater, he cannot head the Jewish Caucus. Op-ed.

Report: By January, this city council will be all-Muslim

In first in USA, Hamtramck City Council to be all-Muslim by January.

Montreal City Council condemns anti-Semitism

Montreal City Council resolution also commits to fighting Jew-hatred.

Seattle: City council candidate subject of anti-Semitic threats

Jewish candidate for Seattle City Council subjected to violent anti-Semitic threats on online message board 8Chan.

Terror-supporting Haifa city councilor to serve on security cmte

Councilor who relinquished deputy mayor appointment amid outcry over his support for terror appointed to cmte on sensitive security issues.

Ballot boxes closed, counting in full swing

11 thousand ballot boxes in 251 municipalities throughout Israel closed. Voter participation stands at 55%, a 10% increase from the 2013 ele

'Klal Yisrael' list to run in Bnei Brak

For the first time, a list uniting secular, haredi, and national religious will run for Bnei Brak city council.

Councilwoman claims armed Jewish man threatened her with handgun

Birminham Councilwoman Sheila Tyson filed a complaint with the police after a man threatened to shoot her for her Holocaust remarks.

Can Jerusalem save Emek Refaim Street?

Community and city councils team up to breathe new life into one of the city's cultural hubs.

Battered by terrorism, can Jerusalem get back on its feet?

It's all the sense of perspective, city officials says. 'Jerusalem has one of the lowest crime rates of major cities in the world.'

Aryeh King: ISIS Trying to Make Inroads in Jerusalem

Jerusalem City Council member Aryeh King said that worldwide terror organizations like ISIS are trying to establish themselves in Israel.

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

Nationalist Aryeh King distributes thousands of fliers to Muslim residents of the capital, explains Torah directives.

Jerusalem Councilman Shkedi's 'Hanukkah Miracle'

Nationalist Shkedi makes near complete recovery after suffering a stroke on November 7 at his Jerusalem home.

Candidate Arieh King Wants More Jews to Move to E. Jersualem

"Yes, Arabs will benefit," says candidate Arieh King, "but it doesn't matter as long as we invest and keep our city united."

Jewish Home Party Split in Race for Jerusalem

Local Bayit Yehudi branch, national list, each stick to their own candidates.

Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'

A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?”

Candidates for Jerusalem Mayor Duke it Out in Debate

Issues addressed at the Jerusalem mayoral debate included affordable housing, jobs, Arab terrorism and driving on Shabbat.