In Åsele, Sweden, municipal councilor Andreas From resigned after it was revealed he bought a house from a woman with dementia. The Åsele Workers' Commune and the Social Democratic Party members have appointed Gerhard Sannsell to take over the municipal councilor position. Ove Nordin, who chaired the selection committee, said Sannsell has good insight into the party's activities and direction.
Sannsell has been chairman of the party and vice chairman for several years, and is currently a member of the municipal council and a substitute in the municipal board. The municipal council will decide on the position at its next meeting on May 4. When asked about challenges ahead, Nordin cited the declining population and maintaining services for residents.
Sannsell has good insight into the party's activities and direction.
He said it is difficult to say if the events around From's resignation have affected views of the party ahead of the election.
It is difficult to say if the events around From's resignation have affected views of the party ahead of the election.