Hverhöfn City Council
Hverhöfn City Council | |
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| Seats | 31 |
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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.
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 | Committee assignment | |
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| Frostvörður | Algorími | Bjorn Eldursson | Visionary Party | Smart City | |
| Ljósafoss | Algorími | Astrid Fjalladóttir | Liberals | Climate & Infrastructure | |
| 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 | |
| Ísilundur | Friðhöll | Einfríður Sigmundsdóttir | The Greens | ||
| Gulltoppur | Friðhöll | Mýr Þorleifsdóttir | The Greens | Health and Social Welfare (Chair) | |
| Vindás | Heimili pláss | Jakub Kowalski | Alternative | ||
| Skógarey | Heimili pláss | Bergþór Valbjörnsson | Liberals | Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair) | |
| Þróun | Heimili pláss | Unnsteinn Aðalsteinsson | Liberals | ||
| Fjaraþorp | Hórskehli | Arja Maronsdóttir | Social Democratic Party | ||
| Klettahöfn | Hórskehli | Nils-Aslak Valkeapää | Social Democratic Party | Education and Culture (Chair) | |
| Snjóklettur | Mímir kross | Gyrðir Válason | Liberals | ||
| Árdalur | Mímir kross | Bíbí Vikarsdóttir | The Greens | ||
| Eldurheim | Ströndin | Olga Himinljómadóttir | The Greens | Public Safety | |
| Norðurhaf | Ströndin | Vagn Dýrason | Liberals | Health and Social Welfare | |
| Mávabyggð | Ströndin | Theresa Bergþórsdóttir | The Greens | Climate & Infrastructure (Chair) | |
| Skjólborg | Útflutningur | Friðmundur Tonnason | Social Democratic Party | Public Safety (Chair) | |
| Samfélag | Útflutningur | Merkúr Hamarsson | Social Democratic Party | ||
| Hafnarbakkinn | Valkyrjehöfn | Ástvin Kjársson | Liberals | Administration Oversight | |
| Vetrarhjarta | Valkyrjehöfn | Tíbor Olafsson | Social Democratic Party | ||
| Sólberg | Vesturbær | Dolli Hafþórsson | Centre Party | Business, Housing & Zoning (Vice Chair) | |
| At-large 1 | Daggeir Hallsson | Visionary Party | |||
| At-large 2 | Alexei Ivanov | Conservative Nationals | |||
| At-large 3 | Otur Reinhartsson | Liberals | Public Safety | ||
| At-large 4 | Vebjørn Asper | Visionary Party | Business, Housing & Zoning | ||
| At-large 5 | Mateusz Wójcik | The Greens | Administration Oversight | ||
| At-large 6 | Ásólfur Geirólfsson | Centre Party | |||
| At-large 7 | Gudrun Huldasdóttir | Visionary Party | Education and Culture | ||
| At-large 8 | Þjóðbjörg Starradóttir | Liberals | |||
| At-large 9 | Ylfa Geiravörsdóttir | Centre Party | Ylfa Geiravörsdóttir | ||
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:
House of Representatives
| Committee | Function | Chair | Vice Chair | ||
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| Smart City Committee | Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services. | ||||
- 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.
- Administration Oversight Committee: Responsible for overseeing the city's administrative functions, including governance, public sector efficiency, and internal audits. This committee ensures transparency and accountability in municipal operations.
- Business, Housing & Zoning Committee: Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning. This committee deals with business licensing, residential and commercial zoning regulations, and housing development to support sustainable growth and community needs.
- Climate & Infrastructure Committee: Addresses environmental sustainability and infrastructure development. This includes initiatives on climate change mitigation and adaptation, public works, transportation networks, and utility services, ensuring they are resilient and environmentally friendly.
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.