Iker González de Garibay sworn in as PNV councilor in Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council

The new councilor, with a background in journalism and sports, takes over the position vacated by Beatriz Artolazabal.

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Iker González de Garibay has taken office as a councilor for the PNV at the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council, replacing Beatriz Artolazabal.

Iker González de Garibay Yarritu was sworn in this Friday as a councilor for the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council during the plenary session held at the City Hall. The new EAJ-PNV councilor fills the position vacated by Beatriz Artolazabal after her resignation from the council to assume new responsibilities in the Senate.
A graduate in Journalism from the University of the Basque Country with a master's degree from the Institute of Financial Studies, González de Garibay has an 18-year professional career linked to the sports sector, particularly with Baskonia and Deportivo Alavés. He also has training and experience in coaching.
With his incorporation, the EAJ-PNV Municipal Group once again has six representatives in the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz (blog de prensa) (16/10/2026)