Palle Jerimiassen (D), former mayor of Avannaata Kommunia, has asked to have his leave from the municipal board extended by half a year.
– I would like to help improve tourism, says Palle Jerimiassen.
Palle Jerimiassen (D), former mayor of Avannaata Kommunia, has asked to have his leave from the municipal board extended by half a year.
– I would like to help improve tourism, says Palle Jerimiassen.
Since the municipal elections last year, he has had a year’s leave from his elected office until May 1, 2026, due to his health.
He has now announced that he will extend his leave by half a year until 1 October 2026 due to his business.
– I would like to use my skills to improve tourism by creating new experiences through my company, says Palle Jerimiassen in a press release.
Palle Jerimiassen is the owner of “Ilulissat Event” and explains that he wanted to take leave from his political work to help his company prepare for the new airport in Ilulissat.
Has respect for his constituents
You have to take leave for one and a half years from the municipal council. What do you want to say to your constituents?
– Firstly, my constituents know why I have taken leave. I am now in the process of starting a business after my illness, and I also know that this means that my business does not make room for all my political commitments, says Palle Jerimiassen to Sermitsiaq.
Out of respect for his constituents, he says he wants to extend his leave.
– It is better for the voters if there is a full-time representative in the municipal council. I don’t want to be a member of the municipal council if I don’t have time. If I want to be on the municipal board, I have to be full-time, says Palle Jerimiassen.
At the next municipal council meeting in Avannaata Kommunia, a decision must be made on Palle Jerimiassen’s application to extend his leave.
Niels Erik Bro (D) got 73 personal votes and became deputy for Palle Jerimiassen (D), who got 104 personal votes and was elected to the municipal council in Avannaata Kommunia.
