Residents in Hvalba oppose municipality merger with Tvøroyri in recent referendum

In a recent referendum concerning the potential merger of the municipalities of Tvøroyri and Hvalba, a majority of residents in Hvalba opposed the consolidation.

With the municipal elections approaching, it is clear that at least two political lists are preparing to run in Hvalba.

Janus Thomsen, the mayor, leads one list that advocates for the municipality’s dissolution. The opposing list, headed by Paul Laust Christiansen, a member of the local council, has so far gathered ten candidates.

Thomsen argues that it would be best for the entire island to unite into one municipality. Conversely, Christiansen states that there is no requirement to be against the merger to be part of his list.

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