Meir Halevi

Background

Halevi was born in Jerusalem, in 1953, and is of Yemeni origin, as his grandfather was the chief rabbi of Yemen.

Career

He moved to Eilat in 1978 and ran the community centre and management college in the city. He was elected to the city council in 1993, and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1998. Between 1998 and 2003 he served as opposition leader on the council.

He gained notoriety for his "City Without Crime" program

Achievements

• In the 2008 elections he won 50% of the vote to retain office.

Politics

Political career

He won the municipal election in 2003, and following the formation of Kadima, Halevi joined the new party.