Meir Nitzan

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Meir Nitzan (b. 1932) is the mayor of Rishon LeZion, Israel, currently serving his 5th term. Nitzan has served as mayor since 1983, and has been re-elected four times. He has served more than 20 years in office and considered to be one of the most active mayors in Israel and Rishon's history. During his terms, the "New West" of Rishon was built.

Nitzan was born in Bucharest, Romania. He lated lived in a displaced persons' camp in Cyprus, before making Aliyah at age 16. Upon his arrival in Israel, he lived in the Ma'abara Pardes Hanna.

In the Israel Defense Forces, Nitzan served in the Ordnance Corps and reached the rank of Brigadier General.

There have been several serious allegations of misconduct and administrative corruption against the municipality of Rishon LeZion during his term.^{[citation needed]}These are currently being tried in a court of law.