Voter Information

- All residents of Jerusalem over the age of 17 have the right to vote.

- You may cast two ballots, one for mayor (yellow) and one for a party list (white).

- If you did not get a voter registration card in the mail, call 1-800-300-059 or SMS your ID number to 052-999-1854.

- For more information visit: www.pnim.gov.il

REMEMBER - This time around, everyone votes!!!!

Residents of Jerusalem, vote for a better future.

* Vote Nir Barkat for Mayor of Jerusalem

* Vote Jerusalem Will Succeed (Yerushalayim Tatzliach) for Party List

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Only with your support can we make a difference in the City of Jerusalem to elect Nir Barkat into office.


Bio

Nir Barkat

Nir Barkat was born in 1959, raised and educated in Jerusalem. Barkat joined the army and served as a paratrooper for six years. In 1983 he was discharged from active duty as major, last serving as a company commander.

Barkat completed a Bachelors degree in computer science, and advanced studies for a Masters degree in Business Management at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
In 1988 Barkat established with three other partners the hi-tech group BRM, which was one of the first in the world in developing antivirus software. Later the company invested in companies such as BackWeb and Checkpoint. Barkat served as the chairman of BackWeb and Checkpoint in the company’s  early years.

Barkat, along with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, was the founder of the “Snunit” non-profit organization – the largest educational software in Hebrew. Snunit encourages the use of computers and of targeted learning within the elementary education system in Israel and in Jerusalem. Barkat was also one of the founders of the IVN venture capital network, which invests in social initiatives throughout Jerusalem.

In January 2003 Barkat retired from his business career and was a candidate for mayor of Jerusalem, heading the “Jerusalem Shall Succeed” faction. In the mayoral elections Barkat had an unprecedented achievement gaining 43 percent of support.

Today Barkat serves as a council member for Jerusalem and as head of the opposition. He serves as a member of the municipal education committee, and on the finance committee, and was member of the regional committee for planning and construction, 

As part of his activity in the council, Barkat serves as a source of support for all residents and he has headed many public struggles on subjects such as education, the youth movements, housing, senior citizens, new immigrants, transportation, business in the city, sports, and culture

In the course of his public service, Nir initiated the establishment of the following non-profit organizations:
“Start Up Jerusalem” – encourages the creation of workplaces in the city in areas where Jerusalem has a competitive edge and assists in the development of economic growth in the city.

“New Spirit” – an organization of students which views young people and students as a central resource for growth and for stopping the negative immigration from Jerusalem. New Spirit has set as its goal to make a connection between the students and the city and focuses on activities such as volunteering, apprenticeship program, culture events, and the formation of student communities in the under-privileged neighborhoods of the city.

In addition to all of this, Barkat serves on the board of directors of the Jerusalem Development Authority, the Jerusalem Business Development Center, and the Ariel Company. Barkat was also appointed as a member of the committee for the review of the services basket in the local authorities, initiated by the Ministry of the Interior, and as substitute on the national committee for information and knowledge technology. Barkat headed the committee for human capital and education, the objective of which was to enlist knowledge and transparency in the service of the education system in Israel.

Nir Barkat, his wife Beverly and their three daughters continue to build their lives in Jerusalem

Personal Letter

Dear Resident of Jerusalem,

Jerusalem is our home, the beating heart of the Jewish People and the State of Israel for generations. The strength of Jerusalem and its vigor  have radiated for thousands of years to the Jewish People worldwide.

On November 11, 2008, we shall all face one of the most important tests for the future of Jerusalem. I am asking for your vote of confidence and support of me in the upcoming elections for the position of  Mayor of Jerusalem.

As a son of the city, who spent my whole life here raising my family and conducting my business here, I feel that we are at a most significant juncture in determining the future of our city.

I believe with all my heart that Jerusalem deserves more:  more education, more housing, more employment, more cleanliness, and also more culture and leisure. A thriving, successful Jerusalem is not a dream. It depends on us, on each and every one of us. It is near and it is possible. All it takes is a few moments of your time on Election Day. Together we can act to replace the leadership of the city and change its failing policy. Only by voting for change will we be able to determine how the next five years of our lives will look and finally realize the latent potential of this great city.

We all want a different Jerusalem – a revitalized and beautiful Jerusalem. The time for our Jerusalem has come!

Join me in realizing this vision with your support of me and my party in the coming elections. Together we shall build Jerusalem. It can be done!


Read the Barkat Plan

Read about Nir's List - Jerusalem Will Succeed

Read The Jerusalem Post's Support Of Nir