Jerusalem Mayor backs a Zionist Rabbi

Thought this was an interesting article on the Jerusalem Post's website. That the Jerusalem mayor is backing a Zionist Rabbi. The mayor states "I believe that a chief rabbi, like a mayor, should be able to embrace all elements of Jerusalem's diverse populace and connect the entire Jewish people to Jerusalem, including secular Israelis who love Jerusalem and who serve in the army," said Barkat in an emotionally charged speech at the municipality building.(http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1245184900508&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull). I find this is relevant to what we have been discussing and how the Mayor even believes that a person of high "power" or influence should really be able to work with and stand behind all parts of those who live in the city and find a way to unite all parties. Both religious and secular side.