From mayor's bodyguard to city engineer: The appointment that sparked a storm in the small northern municipality

The appointment of Ron Markovich, formerly the bodyguard of Kiryat Yam's mayor, to the position of city engineer is drawing criticism. The opposition leader questions his professional experience and demands answers. The municipality: He meets all the prerequisites.

The appointment of Ron Markovich, who previously served as the bodyguard of the mayor of Kiryat Yam, to the position of city engineer has sparked a storm in the municipality. The opposition leader in the city, Vasko, clarified in an interview with Radio North 104.5FM that he has no personal objection to Markovich, but questioned his professional experience for the sensitive and responsible role. Vasko called on the municipality to provide explanations about the appointment process. The municipality rejected the claims and stated that Markovich meets all the prerequisites and that his appointment was reviewed by the Ministry of Interior.