Formally, Hååkman Felth is elected as the new chairman of the local council at an extra-elected municipal council on 23 January and then assumes the post on 1 February.

- It feels great that it's done. It was annoying and I had trouble sleeping at night. It will be fun and is a major challenge with the economy in the municipality, but also to ensure that Filipstad comes high in various reviews. We have our slogan "Good much better" and it will be! We will do positive things with the Municipality of Filipstad, says Åsa Hååkman Felth.

Hååkman Felth received 38 votes, Jomark Polintan 30 and one vote submitted blank.