Hverhöfn City Council

Hverhöfn City Council
Structure
Seats	31
Political groups	Liberals (9)   The Greens (6)   Visionary Party (5)   Social Democratic Party (5)   Centre Party (3)   Conservative Nationals (2)   Alternative (1)

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.

Composition

The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. The 2023 municipal election determined the current composition as follows:

• Liberals: 9 seats
• The Greens: 6 seats
• Visionary Party: 5 seats
• Social Democratic Party: 5 seats
• Centre Party: 3 seats
• Conservative Nationals: 2 seats
• Alternative: 1 seat

Ástríður Jónsdóttir from the Liberals became the 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.

Members

Constituency	Neighborhood	Member	Party
Frostvörður	Algorími					Visionary Party
Ljósafoss	Algorími					Liberals
Tindurbyggð	Algorími					Visionary Party
Huldufjörður	Eilífð					Conservative Nationals
Sagafljót	Eilífð					Liberals
Ísilundur	Friðhöll					The Greens
Gulltoppur	Friðhöll					The Greens
Vindás	Heimili pláss					Alternative
Skógarey	Heimili pláss					Liberals
Fjaraþorp	Hórskehli					Social Democratic Party
Klettahöfn	Hórskehli					Social Democratic Party
Snjóklettur	Mímir kross					Liberals
Árdalur	Mímir kross					The Greens
Eldurheim	Ströndin					The Greens
Norðurhaf	Ströndin					Liberals
Mávabyggð	Ströndin					The Greens
Skjólborg	Útflutningur					Social Democratic Party
Samfélag	Útflutningur					Social Democratic Party
Hafnarbakkinn	Valkyrjehöfn					Liberals
Vetrarhjarta	Valkyrjehöfn					Social Democratic Party
Sólberg	Vesturbær			Centre Party
At-large 1				Visionary Party
At-large 2				Conservative Nationals
At-large 3				Liberals
At-large 4				Visionary Party
At-large 5				The Greens
At-large 6				Centre Party
At-large 7				Visionary Party
At-large 8				Liberals
At-large 9				Centre Party

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:

• Smart City Committee: Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services.
• Health and Social Welfare Committee: Oversees public healthcare and social services.
• Public Safety Committee: Deals with law enforcement and emergency services.
• Education and Culture Committee: Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events.

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.

See also

• Hverhöfn