Who they are
Katz, a Vizhnitz hasid and son of Rabbi Tzvi Katz of the community, entered Elad politics at the October 2013 elections as the hasidut's representative on the city's united haredi list and served as a councilman with the education portfolio. He has directed the Vizhnitz Tzemach Tzadik institutions in Elad, a network of eight schools, since at least 2016.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Chaim Meir Katz. Newcomers to a party list often have no policy record until the campaign starts. This section will fill in as they speak publicly.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineFollows rabbinic guidance, dovish history
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineGoldknopf backs Gaza settlement; Gafni wanted a deal
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Judiciaryparty lineBack the overhaul in exchange for a draft law
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Educationparty lineWants full funding without state control over the curriculum
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineJewish primacy on religious grounds, not national ones
Equal citizenshipJewish national state