Hverhöfn City Council

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Hverhöfn City Council
Structure
Seats31
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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:

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
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
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.

See also