Hverhöfn City Council

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Hverhöfn City Council

Býráð hverhöfnar
Leadership
Chairperson
Unnsteinn Aðalsteinsson, Liberals
Structure
Seats31
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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: Býráð hverhöfnar) 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. 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:

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 eight seats, followed by the Greens with six. A new party, the Visionary Party, made its debut with four seats. Stefán Hrafnsson was elected as the City Ombudsman, a role that includes overseeing the City Council.

Members

Constituency Neighborhood Member Party Committee assignment
Frostvörður Algorími Bjorn Eldursson Visionary Party Climate and Infrastructure
Ljósafoss Algorími Astrid Fjalladóttir Liberals Climate and Infrastructure (Vice Chair)
Tindurbyggð Algorími Jötunn Fólkason Visionary Party Smart City (Vice Chair)
Huldufjörður Eilífð Adrían Hlöðversson Conservative Nationals Public Safety (Vice Chair)
Sagafljót Eilífð Gudrun Huldasdóttir Liberals Administration Oversight (Chair)
Ísilundur Friðhöll Einfríður Sigmundsdóttir The Greens Business, Housing & Zoning
Gulltoppur Friðhöll Mýr Þorleifsdóttir The Greens Health and Social Welfare (Chair)
Vindás Heimili pláss Jakub Kowalski Alternative Education and Culture
Skógarey Heimili pláss Bergþór Valbjörnsson Liberals Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair)
Þróun Heimili pláss Unnsteinn Aðalsteinsson Liberals Smart City
Fjaraþorp Hórskehli Arja Maronsdóttir Social Democratic Party Business, Housing & Zoning
Klettahöfn Hórskehli Nils-Aslak Valkeapää Social Democratic Party Health and Social Welfare
Snjóklettur Mímir kross Gyrðir Válason Liberals Education and Culture (Chair)
Árdalur Mímir kross Bíbí Vikarsdóttir The Greens Education and Culture
Eldurheim Ströndin Olga Himinljómadóttir The Greens Public Safety
Norðurhaf Ströndin Vagn Dýrason Liberals Health and Social Welfare (Vice Chair)
Mávabyggð Ströndin Theresa Bergþórsdóttir The Greens Climate and Infrastructure (Chair)
Skjólborg Útflutningur Friðmundur Tonnason Social Democratic Party Public Safety (Chair)
Samfélag Útflutningur Merkúr Hamarsson Social Democratic Party Climate and Infrastructure
Hafnarbakkinn Valkyrjehöfn Ástvin Kjársson Liberals Climate and Infrastructure
Vetrarhjarta Valkyrjehöfn Tíbor Olafsson Social Democratic Party Smart City (Chair)
Sólberg Vesturbær Dolli Hafþórsson Centre Party Business, Housing & Zoning (Vice Chair)
At-large 1 Daggeir Hallsson Visionary Party Health and Social Welfare
At-large 2 Alexei Ivanov Conservative Nationals Education and Culture
At-large 3 Otur Reinhartsson 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 Ásólfur Geirólfsson Centre Party Public Safety
At-large 7 Gudrun Huldasdóttir Visionary Party Education and Culture (Vice Chair)
At-large 8 Þjóðbjörg Starradóttir Urban Progressives Health and Social Welfare
At-large 9 Ylfa Geiravörsdóttir 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. Tíbor Olafsson Jötunn Fólkason 3
Health and Social Welfare Oversees public healthcare and social services. Mýr Þorleifsdóttir Vagn Dýrason 5
Public Safety Deals with law enforcement and emergency services. Friðmundur Tonnason Adrían Hlöðversson 5
Education and Culture Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events. Gyrðir Válason Gudrun Huldasdóttir 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 Bergþórsdóttir Astrid Fjalladóttir 5
Business, Housing & Zoning Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning. Bergþór Valbjörnsson Dolli Hafþórsson 5

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