Per-Olof Höög, who was deeply rooted in the Social Democratic Party, served as chairman of the Municipal Council from 2010 and had been first vice chairman since 1998. The cause, exact date, and age at his death have not been disclosed. According to official sources, he was employed by Borås Municipality, where he was head of Adult Education at his retirement.
Borås Municipality is flying flags at half-mast outside the City Hall today to honor him, and a minute of silence will be held in the Municipal Executive Board at 14:00. His memory will also be honored at the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday at 17:00, including with a minute of silence, and the ceremony room in the City Hall is open from 14:00 today until Thursday, March 26, for personal tributes. City Director Svante Stomberg expressed sorrow over Höög's passing, noting he left a void and represented Borås in a dignified and inclusive way.
It is difficult to take in that he is no longer among us. We feel a great sorrow in the City Hall. Pelle leaves a void behind that will be difficult to fill. He represented Borås and Borås Municipality in a dignified and inclusive way in all contexts and was a person who created cohesion.
In sports, multiple reports indicate he was chairman of Byttorps IF when he was elected to the board of Västergötlands FF in 1999.