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The '''Hverhöfn City Council''' is the legislative body of [[Hverhöfn]], the capital and largest city of [[Hverland]]. The council plays a vital role in the governance and administration of the city, overseeing various sectors from urban development to healthcare. The Council is comprised of 31 members from various political affiliations.  
The '''Hverhöfn City Council''' ([[Hverlandic language|Hverlandic]]: ''Byrath hverhöfnar'') is the legislative body of [[Hverhöfn]], the capital and largest city of [[Hverland]]. The council is responsible for passing laws, ordinances, and resolutions that govern the city. It is composed of 31 members who are elected by the residents of Hverhöfn to serve four-year terms. The council meets to discuss and vote on various issues affecting the city, including budget allocations, zoning regulations, and public services.  


== Composition ==
== Composition ==


The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. The [[2023 Hverhöfn municipal election|2023 municipal election]] determined the current composition as follows:
The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. Members are elected to a four-year term in parallel voting, with 22 members elected in single-seat constituencies and 9 members elected by proportional representation. The voting in the elections is open to all citizens of Hverhöfn who are at least 18 years old.


* {{HV-LI}}: 9 seats  
The [[2023 Hverhöfn municipal election|2023 municipal election]] determined the current composition as follows:
 
* {{HV-LI}}: 8 seats  
* {{HV-GR}}: 6 seats  
* {{HV-GR}}: 6 seats  
* {{HV-VP}}: 5 seats
* {{HV-SL}}: 5 seats
* {{HV-SL}}: 5 seats
* {{HV-VP}}: 4 seats
* {{HV-CP}}: 3 seats  
* {{HV-CP}}: 3 seats  
* {{HV-UP}}: 2 seats
* {{HV-CN}}: 2 seats  
* {{HV-CN}}: 2 seats  
* {{HV-AL}}: 1 seat  
* {{HV-AL}}: 1 seat  


Ástríður Jónsdóttir from the {{HV-LI}} became the [[Mayor of Hverhöfn|Mayor]], winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round. The Liberals also emerged as the largest party in the City Council with nine seats, followed by the Greens with six. A new party, the Visionary Party, made its debut with five seats. Stefán Hrafnsson was elected as the [[City Ombudsman of Hverhöfn|City Ombudsman]].
=== Mayor ===
{{Main|Mayor of Hverhöfn}}
The Mayor is elected separately from the City Council and serves as the head of the executive branch of the city government. The Mayor is responsible for implementing the policies and decisions of the City Council, overseeing city departments, and representing the city in external matters. The Mayor often attends City Council meetings but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.
 
Ástríður Jónsdotra from the {{HV-LI}} became the [[Mayor of Hverhöfn|Mayor]] in [[2023 Hverhöfn municipal election|2023]], winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round.


=== Members ===
=== Members ===
{{Also|List of members of the Hverhöfn City Council}}
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{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
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! Committee assignment
! Committee assignment
|-
|-
| Frostvörður
| Frostvorthur
| Algorími
| Algorimi
| Bjorn Eldursson
| Bjorn Eldursundr
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
| {{HV-VP}}
| Climate and Infrastructure
| Climate and Infrastructure
|-
|-
| Ljósafoss
| Ljosafuss
| Algorími
| Algorimi
| Astrid Fjalladóttir
| Astrid Fjalladotra
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
| Climate and Infrastructure (Vice Chair)
| Climate and Infrastructure (Vice Chair)
|-
|-
| Tindurbyggð
| Tindurbyggth
| Algorími
| Algorimi
| Jötunn Fólkason
| Jotunn Folkasundr
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
| {{HV-VP}}
| Smart City (Vice Chair)
| Smart City (Vice Chair)
|-
|-
| Huldufjörður
| Huldufjorthur
| Eilífð
| Eilifth
| Adrían Hlöðversson
| Adrian Hlothversundr
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CN}}
| {{HV-CN}}
| Public Safety (Vice Chair)
| Public Safety (Vice Chair)
|-
|-
| Sagafljót
| Sagafljot
| Eilífð
| Eilifth
| Gudrun Huldasdóttir
| Gudrun Huldasdóttir
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
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| Administration Oversight (Chair)
| Administration Oversight (Chair)
|-
|-
| Ísilundur
| Isilundur
| Friðhöll
| Frithholl
| Einfríður Sigmundsdóttir
| Einfrithur Sigmundsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
| {{HV-GR}}
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|-
| Gulltoppur
| Gulltoppur
| Friðhöll
| Frithholl
| Mýr Þorleifsdóttir
| Myr Thorleifsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
| {{HV-GR}}
| Health and Social Welfare (Chair)
| Health and Social Welfare (Chair)
|-
|-
| Vindás
| Vindas
| Heimili pláss
| Heimili plass
| Jakub Kowalski
| Jakub Kowalski
| style="background:{{HV-AL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-AL/meta/color}};"|
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| Education and Culture
| Education and Culture
|-
|-
| Skógarey
| Skogarey
| Heimili pláss
| Heimili plass
| Bergþór Valbjörnsson
| Bergthor Valbjornsundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
| Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair)
| Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair)
|-
|-
| Þróun
| Throun
| Heimili pláss
| Heimili plass
| Unnsteinn Aðalsteinsson
| Unnsteinn Athalsteinsundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
| Smart City
| Smart City
|-
|-
| Fjaraþorp
| Fjarathorp
| Hórskehli
| Horskehli
| Arja Maronsdóttir
| Arja Maronsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
| {{HV-SL}}
| Business, Housing & Zoning
| Business, Housing & Zoning
|-
|-
| Klettahöfn
| Klettahofn
| Hórskehli
| Horskehli
| Nils-Aslak Valkeapää
| Nils-Aslak Valkeapää
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
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| Health and Social Welfare
| Health and Social Welfare
|-
|-
| Snjóklettur
| Snjoklettur
| Mímir kross
| Mimir kross
| Gyrðir Válason
| Gyrthir Valasundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
| Education and Culture (Chair)
| Education and Culture (Chair)
|-
|-
| Árdalur
| Ardalur
| Mímir kross
| Mimir kross
| Bíbí Vikarsdóttir
| Bibi Vikarsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
| {{HV-GR}}
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|-
|-
| Eldurheim
| Eldurheim
| Ströndin
| Strondin
| Olga Himinljómadóttir
| Olga Himinljomadotra
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
| {{HV-GR}}
| Public Safety
| Public Safety
|-
|-
| Norðurhaf
| Northurhaf
| Ströndin
| Strondin
| Vagn Dýrason
| Vagn Dyasundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
| Health and Social Welfare (Vice Chair)
| Health and Social Welfare (Vice Chair)
|-
|-
| Mávabyggð
| Mavabyggth
| Ströndin
| Strondin
| Theresa Bergþórsdóttir
| Theresa Bergthorsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
| {{HV-GR}}
| Climate and Infrastructure (Chair)
| Climate and Infrastructure (Chair)
|-
|-
| Skjólborg
| Skjolborg
| Útflutningur
| Utflutningur
| Friðmundur Tonnason
| Frithmundur Tonnasundr
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
| {{HV-SL}}
| Public Safety (Chair)
| Public Safety (Chair)
|-
|-
| Samfélag
| Samfelag
| Útflutningur
| Utflutningur
| Merkúr Hamarsson
| Merkur Hamarsson
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
| {{HV-SL}}
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|-
| Hafnarbakkinn
| Hafnarbakkinn
| Valkyrjehöfn
| Valkyrjehofn
| Ástvin Kjársson
| Astvin Kjarsundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
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|-
| Vetrarhjarta
| Vetrarhjarta
| Valkyrjehöfn
| Valkyrjehofn
| Tíbor Olafsson
| Tiibor Olafsundr
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
| {{HV-SL}}
| Smart City (Chair)
| Smart City (Chair)
|-
|-
| Sólberg
| Solberg
| Vesturbær
| Vestubaer
| Dolli Hafþórsson
| Dolli Hafthorsundr
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
| {{HV-CP}}
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|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 1
| colspan="2" | At-large 1
| Daggeir Hallsson
| Daggeir Hallssundr
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
| {{HV-VP}}
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|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 3
| colspan="2" | At-large 3
| Otur Reinhartsson
| Otur Reinhartsundr
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-LI}}
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| colspan="2" | At-large 4
| colspan="2" | At-large 4
| Vebjørn Asper
| Vebjørn Asper
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-UP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
| {{HV-UP}}
| Business, Housing & Zoning
| Business, Housing & Zoning
|-
|-
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|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 6
| colspan="2" | At-large 6
| Ásólfur Geirólfsson
| Asolfur Geirolfsundr
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
| {{HV-CP}}
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|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 7
| colspan="2" | At-large 7
| Gudrun Huldasdóttir
| Gudrun Huldasdotra
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
| {{HV-VP}}
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|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 8
| colspan="2" | At-large 8
| Þjóðbjörg Starradóttir
| Thjothbjorg Starradotra
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-UP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
| {{HV-UP}}
| Health and Social Welfare
| Health and Social Welfare
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 9
| colspan="2" | At-large 9
| Ylfa Geiravörsdóttir
| Ylfa Geiravorsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
| {{HV-CP}}
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| Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services.
| Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services.
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| Tíbor Olafsson
| Tiibor Olafsundr
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| Jötunn Fólkason
| Jotunn Folkasundr
| 3
| 3
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| Oversees public healthcare and social services.
| Oversees public healthcare and social services.
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| Mýr Þorleifsdóttir
| Myr Thorleifsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| Vagn Dýrason
| Vagn Dyasundr
| 5
| 5
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| Deals with law enforcement and emergency services.
| Deals with law enforcement and emergency services.
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| Friðmundur Tonnason
| Frithmundur Tonnasundr
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| Adrían Hlöðversson
| Adrian Hlothversundr
| 5
| 5
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| Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events.
| Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events.
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| Gyrðir Válason
| Gyrthir Valasundr
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| Gudrun Huldasdóttir
| Gudrun Huldasdotra
| 5
| 5
|-
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| Addresses climate adaptation, public works, transportation, and utilities.
| Addresses climate adaptation, public works, transportation, and utilities.
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| Theresa Bergþórsdóttir
| Theresa Bergthorsdotra
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| Astrid Fjalladóttir
| Astrid Fjalladotra
| 5
| 5
|-
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| Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning.
| Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning.
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| Bergþór Valbjörnsson
| Bergthor Valbjornsundr
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| Dolli Hafþórsson
| Dolli Hafthorsundr
| 5
| 5
|}
|}
== Meetings ==
The City Council meets regularly in the Hverhöfn Municipal Building (''Býráðshús hverhöfnar'') to conduct business. Meetings are open to the public.
The full council typically meets twice a month, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are presided over by the Mayor or a designated council member. The agenda for each meeting is set in advance and includes items such as public hearings, committee reports, and votes on proposed legislation.
The council agenda is managed on the city's legislative information management system (''löggjafarupplýsingakerfi''), which provides access to meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and other relevant documents. Residents can also submit comments and feedback on proposed legislation through the system.


== Notable initiatives ==
== Notable initiatives ==
The City Council has been instrumental in pioneering Hverhöfn as a "Smart City." AI-driven systems optimize traffic lights, monitor water supply, and enhance waste management. In healthcare, the council has facilitated the incorporation of AI-assisted diagnostics and patient monitoring systems.
The City Council has implemented several notable initiatives in recent years to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable development. Some of these initiatives include:
 
* The Green Streets Project (''Grænir götur verkefnið'') to increase green spaces and pedestrian-friendly areas in the city.
* The Affordable Housing Program (''Háðbyrgðar húsnæðisáætlun'') to address the housing affordability crisis in Hverhöfn.
* Smart City Hverhöfn (''Snjallborg hverhöfn'') to integrate technology and data-driven solutions to enhance city services and infrastructure.
* Technology and Innovation Hub (''Tækni- og nýsköpunar miðstöð'') to support startups and entrepreneurs in Hverhöfn.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 21:25, 3 August 2024

Hverhöfn City Council

Byrath hverhöfnar
Leadership
Chairperson
Unnsteinn Athalsteinsundr, Liberals
Structure
Seats31
Hverhofncitycouncil.svg
Political groups
  Liberals (8)
  The Greens (6)
  Social Democratic Party (5)
  Visionary Party (4)
  Centre Party (3)
  Urban Progressives (2)
  Conservative Nationals (2)
  Alternative (1)

The Hverhöfn City Council (Hverlandic: Byrath hverhöfnar) is the legislative body of Hverhöfn, the capital and largest city of Hverland. The council is responsible for passing laws, ordinances, and resolutions that govern the city. It is composed of 31 members who are elected by the residents of Hverhöfn to serve four-year terms. The council meets to discuss and vote on various issues affecting the city, including budget allocations, zoning regulations, and public services.

Composition

The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. Members are elected to a four-year term in parallel voting, with 22 members elected in single-seat constituencies and 9 members elected by proportional representation. The voting in the elections is open to all citizens of Hverhöfn who are at least 18 years old.

The 2023 municipal election determined the current composition as follows:

Mayor

The Mayor is elected separately from the City Council and serves as the head of the executive branch of the city government. The Mayor is responsible for implementing the policies and decisions of the City Council, overseeing city departments, and representing the city in external matters. The Mayor often attends City Council meetings but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.

Ástríður Jónsdotra from the Liberals became the Mayor in 2023, winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round.

Members

Constituency Neighborhood Member Party Committee assignment
Frostvorthur Algorimi Bjorn Eldursundr Visionary Party Climate and Infrastructure
Ljosafuss Algorimi Astrid Fjalladotra Liberals Climate and Infrastructure (Vice Chair)
Tindurbyggth Algorimi Jotunn Folkasundr Visionary Party Smart City (Vice Chair)
Huldufjorthur Eilifth Adrian Hlothversundr Conservative Nationals Public Safety (Vice Chair)
Sagafljot Eilifth Gudrun Huldasdóttir Liberals Administration Oversight (Chair)
Isilundur Frithholl Einfrithur Sigmundsdotra The Greens Business, Housing & Zoning
Gulltoppur Frithholl Myr Thorleifsdotra The Greens Health and Social Welfare (Chair)
Vindas Heimili plass Jakub Kowalski Alternative Education and Culture
Skogarey Heimili plass Bergthor Valbjornsundr Liberals Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair)
Throun Heimili plass Unnsteinn Athalsteinsundr Liberals Smart City
Fjarathorp Horskehli Arja Maronsdotra Social Democratic Party Business, Housing & Zoning
Klettahofn Horskehli Nils-Aslak Valkeapää Social Democratic Party Health and Social Welfare
Snjoklettur Mimir kross Gyrthir Valasundr Liberals Education and Culture (Chair)
Ardalur Mimir kross Bibi Vikarsdotra The Greens Education and Culture
Eldurheim Strondin Olga Himinljomadotra The Greens Public Safety
Northurhaf Strondin Vagn Dyasundr Liberals Health and Social Welfare (Vice Chair)
Mavabyggth Strondin Theresa Bergthorsdotra The Greens Climate and Infrastructure (Chair)
Skjolborg Utflutningur Frithmundur Tonnasundr Social Democratic Party Public Safety (Chair)
Samfelag Utflutningur Merkur Hamarsson Social Democratic Party Climate and Infrastructure
Hafnarbakkinn Valkyrjehofn Astvin Kjarsundr Liberals Climate and Infrastructure
Vetrarhjarta Valkyrjehofn Tiibor Olafsundr Social Democratic Party Smart City (Chair)
Solberg Vestubaer Dolli Hafthorsundr Centre Party Business, Housing & Zoning (Vice Chair)
At-large 1 Daggeir Hallssundr Visionary Party Health and Social Welfare
At-large 2 Alexei Ivanov Conservative Nationals Education and Culture
At-large 3 Otur Reinhartsundr Liberals Public Safety
At-large 4 Vebjørn Asper Urban Progressives Business, Housing & Zoning
At-large 5 Mateusz Wójcik The Greens Administration Oversight (Vice Chair)
At-large 6 Asolfur Geirolfsundr Centre Party Public Safety
At-large 7 Gudrun Huldasdotra Visionary Party Education and Culture (Vice Chair)
At-large 8 Thjothbjorg Starradotra Urban Progressives Health and Social Welfare
At-large 9 Ylfa Geiravorsdotra Centre Party Administration Oversight

Roles and responsibilities

The primary roles of the City Council include:

  • Legislation: Enacting laws, ordinances, and resolutions that govern the city.
  • Budgeting: Drafting and approving the city’s annual budget.
  • Oversight: Monitoring the implementation of policies and holding the executive branch accountable.
  • Public services: Ensuring the delivery of efficient public services, from waste management to education.
  • Strategic planning: Long-term planning aimed at sustainable development, in areas like housing, transportation, and healthcare.

Committees

Several committees are established to focus on specific areas, including:

Committee Function Chair Vice Chair Members
Smart City Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services. Tiibor Olafsundr Jotunn Folkasundr 3
Health and Social Welfare Oversees public healthcare and social services. Myr Thorleifsdotra Vagn Dyasundr 5
Public Safety Deals with law enforcement and emergency services. Frithmundur Tonnasundr Adrian Hlothversundr 5
Education and Culture Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events. Gyrthir Valasundr Gudrun Huldasdotra 5
Administration Oversight Oversees the city's governance and identifies inefficient use of taxpayer money. Gudrun Huldasdóttir Mateusz Wójcik 3
Climate and Infrastructure Addresses climate adaptation, public works, transportation, and utilities. Theresa Bergthorsdotra Astrid Fjalladotra 5
Business, Housing & Zoning Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning. Bergthor Valbjornsundr Dolli Hafthorsundr 5

Meetings

The City Council meets regularly in the Hverhöfn Municipal Building (Býráðshús hverhöfnar) to conduct business. Meetings are open to the public.

The full council typically meets twice a month, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are presided over by the Mayor or a designated council member. The agenda for each meeting is set in advance and includes items such as public hearings, committee reports, and votes on proposed legislation.

The council agenda is managed on the city's legislative information management system (löggjafarupplýsingakerfi), which provides access to meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and other relevant documents. Residents can also submit comments and feedback on proposed legislation through the system.

Notable initiatives

The City Council has implemented several notable initiatives in recent years to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable development. Some of these initiatives include:

  • The Green Streets Project (Grænir götur verkefnið) to increase green spaces and pedestrian-friendly areas in the city.
  • The Affordable Housing Program (Háðbyrgðar húsnæðisáætlun) to address the housing affordability crisis in Hverhöfn.
  • Smart City Hverhöfn (Snjallborg hverhöfn) to integrate technology and data-driven solutions to enhance city services and infrastructure.
  • Technology and Innovation Hub (Tækni- og nýsköpunar miðstöð) to support startups and entrepreneurs in Hverhöfn.

See also