Local Government
The Beersheba municipality was plagued for many years by an ineffectual leadership, political problems and poor financial planning. Since 2005, attention has been focused on developing parks and infrastructure. A new youth center opened in 2005, and a new cultural centre opened in 2008. In 2006, after many years of financial struggle,the municipality has achieved a balanced budget.
The official emblem of the municipality of Beersheba depicts an eshel (tamarisk tree), the tree planted by Abraham according to Genesis, and the observation tower connected to the municipality building.
The mayor of Beersheba is Ruvik Danilovich, who was deputy mayor under Yaakov Turner.
| Name | Took office | Left office | Years in office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Tuviyahu | 1950 | 1961 | 11 |
| 2 | Ze'ev Zrizi | 1961 | 1963 | 2 |
| 3 | Eliyahu Nawi | 1963 | 1986 | 23 |
| 4 | Moshe Zilberman | 1986 | 1989 | 3 |
| 5 | Yitzhak Rager | 1989 | 1997 | 8 |
| 6 | David Bunfeld | 1997 | 1998 | 1 |
| 7 | Yaakov Turner | 1998 | 2008 | 10 |
| 8 | Ruvik Danilovich | 2008 |
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