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Givat Shmuel Municipality
Givat Shmuel, bordering with Ramat Gan,
Petah Tikva, Kiryat Ono and Bnei Brak,
was established in 1944, and recog-
nized as a city in 2007. The city has a popula-
tion of 25,000 residents and is in the highest
socio-economic bracket (cluster 8 according to
the Central Bureau of Statistics). In recent years,
Givat Shmuel has been enjoying economic and
social growth, renewal and social-economic
prosperity. According to D&B’s rankings, in re-
cent years, Givat Shmuel has become one of
Israel’s most prosperous cities. The city is in
a constant momentum of development, and a
young population seeks residence in it. The city
maintains economic forte, and in recent years
has been ranked at the top-tier in every param-
eter: it has the highest percentage of Eligible
for matriculation, among cities of, the lowest
percentage of students dropping out of school,
it is ranked second in the country in IDF enlist-
ment, and regarding the percentage of residents
performing military reserve duty, as well as be-
ing second in the percentage of academic resi-
dents, and more.
Dynamic City
In recent years, the city and its residents won na-
tional achievements in education, IDF enlistment,
in the percentage of academically educated resi-
dents andmore. The proximity to Bar Ilan Universi-
ty allows constant cooperation with the university
in a wide variety of areas. Givat Shmuel is enjoy-
ing thriving development and the construction of
the new neighborhood in the eastern side of the
city, which will complete Ramat Hadar neighbor-
hood. The plan covers 75 acres and includes 17.5
acres of open public areas, 2000 residential units
and extensive public buildings, including a high
school. This is the first major building program
since the late 90s, which will increase the number
of residential units in the city by 25%over the next
decade, leading to significant development and
renewal of Givat Shmuel.
Employment & Commerce
Givat Shmuel is located next to major highways
- route 4, has direct access to route 6 Yitzhak
Rabin Highway and Jabotinski route, and is close
to the two major medical centers in the Tel Aviv
Metropolitan Area – Tel Hashomer Hospital and
Beilinson Hospital, as well as located next to Bar
Ilan University. This accessible and attractive cen-
tral location, and the future route of the Tel Aviv
light rail passing through the city, alongside the
affordablemunicipal taxes, render a fruitful basis
for businesses and high-tech industries. The city
currently has two authorized complexes for imme-
diate commercial and employment construction,
extending over 200,000 sq.m.
Economy
In recent years, Givat Shmuel Municipality won
the Interior Ministry prize for proper management,
and it is due to receive a steadfast authority sta-
tus. Givat Shmuel Municipality has no deficits
and a growing regular budget surplus. It is an
independent authority and 80% of its budget is
from independent revenue sources (without sup-
port from government ministries). A substantial
percentage of the budget is allocated to formal
and informal education and salary components
of the budget are below 15%.
Education
Education is the city’s top priority, which has a
young and rejuvenating population - 38%of resi-
dents are aged 0-18. The city has five elementary
schools and two high schools, and is currently
constructing a state high school. Givat Shmuel’s
students are ranked 1st in Israel (among cities)
inma-triculation pass rate. Givat Shmuel won the
EducationMinistry’s 5774 district education prize
(central district).
About 40% of the city’s budget is spent on for-
mal and informal education. In recent years the
city promoted a host of multi-year educational
programs and projects, including the creation
of unique schools, computerizing the education
system through computers and accessories in
schools and kindergartens (smart classes, the
Google project in kindergartens, computerized
classrooms and more).
Environment & Healthy Life Style
In recent years, Givat Shmuel has made major
investments promoting values of sustainability,
as well as developing the city’s appearance, and
it is therefore renowned as one of Israel’s leading
cities for recycling. City parks have been built and
upgraded, including designated dog parks. Givat
Shmuel was awarded themost prestigious award
of the Council for a Beautiful Israel.
In recent years, the city built sports facilities, in-
cluding the municipal Sportech and new sports
halls. The city has joined the “Healthy Israeli Cit-
ies” network allowing residents to enjoy a rich
and wide range of free sports activities in schools
and public areas. The multi-phase project for a
network of cycle tracks around the city has been
implemented in recent years, and the city has
been holding the annual Givat Shmuel race for
1,000 professional athletes, fromaround Israel. In
addition, the municipality provides free wireless
Internet throughout the city, as a new service for
the city’s residents and its visitors.
Esta b l i s h e d
1948
L i n e o f B u s i n ess
Local Authority
24 Ben Gurion St., Givat Shmuel
Tel: 972-3-5319282
Fax:972-3-5323558
Yossi Brodny
Mayor *
* See Top Executives Profiles - Page 582