Shimon Lankri
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Shimon Lankri (born 16 November 1961) served as mayor of Acre, Israel, from 2003 through multiple reelections. He was shot by masked gunmen near his home in 2013. Lankri has been involved in initiatives such as a ferry service between Haifa and Acre, housing expansion plans, and the opening of an American Corners in Acre. He is a member of Pnima, a group addressing divisions among Jews in Israel, and supports youth centers that double as pool halls.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 16 November 1961
- Position
- Former mayor of Acre, Israel
- First elected
- 2003
- Reelected
- 2008, 2013, 2018
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Background
Lankri was first elected mayor of Acre in 2003, then reelected in 2008, 2013, and 2018. In 2013, masked gunmen shot him while he was driving near his home. In 2015, he visited Azerbaijan with the head of Acre's Azerbaijani Mountain Jews community. In 2016, he was part of the inauguration of a 45-minute ferry service between Haifa and Acre.
In 2017, Lankri and national government leaders announced plans to expand housing for a projected doubling of the city's size. Lankri was part of the opening of an American Corners in Acre. He is a member of Pnima, a group working to alleviate divisions among Jews in Israel. Lankri supports youth centers that double as pool halls.
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- Wikipedia: Shimon Lankri (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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