The announcement regarding the departure of three independence party council members, Gunnar Valur Gíslason, Guðfinnur Sigurvinsson, and Sigríður Hulda Jónsdóttir, from the municipal council of Garðabær has been made public. This decision comes after the local party council approved the candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, putting these members in lower positions on the list. The leadership of the party in the local council elections will continue under Almar Guðmundsson, the current mayor of Garðabær, who has retained the top position on the candidate list following a successful primary election.

The new candidate lineup includes Björg Fenger, the chairman of the municipal council, and Margrét Bjarnadóttir, the president of the municipal assembly, who will fill the next prominent positions on the list. The reshuffling within the local party is indicative of strategic decisions made by the party ahead of the elections to strengthen their representation. It is important to note that while Sigríður and Gunnar will remain in the council until the elections, their positions reflect a changing dynamic within the neighborhood's political landscape as newer faces emerge.

The local elections scheduled for May will significantly impact the governance of Garðabær, and the results could shift the balance of power within the council as the incumbent mayor and other party figures try to maintain their influence. This is a crucial time for the Independence Party, which seeks to solidify its position while also facing challenges from other political entities vying for similar voter bases in the region. The developments are being closely watched as they may redefine local governance in the municipality.