The Carmiel-Misgav - Baltimore-Pittsburgh Steering Committee convened in December, with all participants reaffirming their commitment to the Partnership during Israel's difficult times. Carmiel Mayor Adi Eldar presented the demographic threat posed by Israeli Arabs in the area, and Misgav Mayor spoke about the widespread arson attacks in the region.
The committee authorized the budget for 2001, and undertook to lobby for two main causes:
attracting new residents to the region
rural settlement in Misgav - lowering land costs and assisting with debt arrangements.
Kislev 5761 - December 2000