Initiatives that strengthen the community

Initiatives that strengthen the community

It is pleasing to see how well the new padel court in Reyðarfjörður has been received. According to a report in Austurfréttar, the court is already well booked and it is clear that there is a lot of interest. This shows that people in Fjarðabyggð calls for more diverse entertainment, more opportunities...
Let's invest in value creation

Let's invest in value creation

Value creation is not sustainable unless infrastructure follows development. A strong economy calls for a steady and targeted development of transportation, healthcare, and energy. These are not local interests, but the prerequisites for Iceland's foreign exchange earnings and the foundation of its standard of living...
Simplification rejected – the problem left behind

Simplification rejected – the problem left behind

At the SSA general meeting, I submitted a proposal for changes to the composition of the board that was basically simple and sensible. It involved each municipality having one representative on the board with voting power in accordance with population. This would have created equality between...
Turning operations around for the better

Turning operations around for the better

Fjarðabyggð's annual accounts for 2024 and the new budget for 2026–2029 paint a clear picture: We are turning the municipality's operations around for the better and at the same time laying the foundation for investments, maintenance and a targeted reduction in debt. This is happening...
Capital Region exempt from resource taxes?

Capital Region exempt from resource taxes?

Capital Region exempt from resource taxes? Parliament is currently considering a bill to increase fishing fees. It is clear that the bill will have very different effects on different parts of the country. If we look at the constituency that we, the undersigned, represent, the increase...