The Social Democrats' current group leader and opposition councilor, Johanna Beijer, announced in January that she was leaving politics.
Her successor will take over on March 1.
- It is dizzying, super exciting and fun, says Birgit Birgersson-Brorsson before the shift.
"Knock on the door"
Taking over six months before the election means a head start to take up the fight with Samstyret, which has a majority in Sölvesborg.
- Many people will meet me at workplaces, in the square in Sölvesborg and when I knock on the door, says Birgit Birgersson-Brorsson.
See the clip above to meet Sölvesborg's new S-leader.