Full steam ahead!

Let's reduce property taxes immediately at the turn of the year.

We plan to reduce property taxes on residential properties right around the turn of the year. Good municipal operations should benefit the residents.

Continued debt reduction

The municipality's debt is still too high and interest payments are too high a proportion of expenses. We intend to continue paying down debt so that the funds can be used within the municipality.

Out with the unnecessary

Managing the finances of the town is not a task we take lightly. We continue to take action, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate responsibility. It is not an effort, but a continuous task that must never be stopped.

Open accounting this year

We started work on opening the accounts of Fjarðabyggð because we believe in complete transparency in the handling of the town's finances. We plan to complete that work as early as this year so that everyone can see where the money is going. That way, everyone can exercise restraint.

More economical purchasing

We will coordinate municipal procurement, tighten procurement oversight, and ensure clear accountability to achieve better terms, increased transparency, and more targeted use of tax dollars.

Increased follow-up of projects

We tighten project follow-up with clear contracts, regular monitoring, and division of responsibilities, to ensure that projects stay within time and cost estimates.

Load met with purchased services

We intend to provide a consistent service that residents can rely on. Temporary pressure and waiting lists will be eliminated by purchasing services when needed. With flexible administration, the municipality's money is used much better, residents can rely on the service and the workload of employees is more predictable and stable.

Tripling of the Mjóeyrarhafn

We are accelerating the development of the Mjóeyrarhafn port and tripling it in accordance with a long-term plan until 2040 for the development of land and port facilities to meet the growing demand of the business community.

More diverse job opportunities

We intend to attract investors and new diverse projects, such as oil exploration, energy parks, aquaculture, tourism and port-related services through an increase in the number of business plots, lower taxes and infrastructure development.

Seaweed production in Stöðvarfjörður

We intend to ensure that favorable conditions are created for the development of sea bass processing in Stöðvarfjörður by changing the arrangement of fishing areas.

Fishing license in Mjóafjörður

We will follow through on our clear demand that the auction of fishing licenses in Mjóafjörður take place this year.

Increased marketing of the municipality

We plan to increase marketing of the municipality to reach new residents and attract new job opportunities and investors.

Strengthening the tourism industry

We intend to increase cooperation with tourism providers to attract more tourists. Special emphasis will be placed on increasing the number and reception of cruise ships, including through the development of port facilities and a coordinated marketing campaign. Increased emphasis will also be placed on marketing the Oddsskarður ski area.

Increased electrification of ports

Meeting the needs of the business community is key. Modernizing the ports is a competitive issue. We intend to ensure increased electrification in the ports to provide the business community with the opportunity to connect to shore. This will make Fjarðabyggðahafnir an optimal, economical and environmentally friendly option.

Let's take care of the interests of residents and businesses in every way

We will advocate for the municipality's interests and fight for favorable conditions for job creation, including in the fields of electricity, fisheries, aquaculture, and innovation.

Let's continue fighting for an oil exploration center in Fjarðabyggð

We have campaigned as one party for the arrival of investors and developers to Fjarðabyggð so that the center of oil exploration will be located in Fjarðabyggð We will follow up on this.

Review our membership in SSA

We will review Fjarðabyggð's presence in the SSA with the interests of residents and businesses as our guiding principles. We will firmly advocate for our interests, if our presence within the SSA harms those interests then we are better off outside of it.

We demand nursing homes in Neskaupstaður

We will continue to fight with all our might for a nursing home to be located in Neskaupstaður. Anything else is unacceptable. Relocations will not happen with our approval.

Neskaupstaður District Hospital

We will protect the hospital in Neskaupstaður and work with its staff and the government to develop and strengthen it.

Let's keep the 'Loftbrú'

We have fought against the government's ideas to cut the Loftbrún bridge that is in our Fjarðabyggð important. We will continue to fight vigorously against this.

Reconstruction of the War Museum

A new and improved Wartime Museum will open with a new exhibition and meeting hall. The museum will be completed in 2028.

Connecting the Fjarðabyggð museums

We intend to connect the museums of Fjarðabyggð, which will increase the quality of service, strengthen marketing, and make the municipality's cultural heritage more visible and accessible.

Increased openness and international collaboration of the French Museum

We will extend the opening hours of the French Museum in Fáskrúðsfjörður in collaboration with the twin town of Graveline in France and the French Embassy with the aim of increasing the museum's visibility.

Fjarðabyggð's historical trail

We are going to do Fjarðabyggð to a living history trail with the development of historical sites, signage and digital solutions that make the history of the area accessible to residents and visitors.

Events throughout the year

We will better support event hosting in all urban areas and emphasize spreading cultural activities evenly throughout the year to enhance human life and increase the attractiveness of the area. We intend to provide more frequent allocations of cultural and event grants. In this way, we will make the Cultural Center a stronger support for event and tourism service providers.

The "Proud of Fjarðabyggð" campaign

We are going to launch an initiative that strengthens pride, solidarity and a positive image of Fjarðabyggð. We are going to mobilize residents to participate, promote cooperation and strengthen community spirit. We shop in our local area, stand together and strengthen our ties.

Strengthening the residents' organizations

We will give residents' associations a greater role in prioritizing projects in the local area. The associations will be in regular dialogue with the municipal council and work with the municipality on progress issues. By giving residents a real role in projects and decision-making, we strengthen community spirit and responsibility.

Fjarðabyggð as a center of value creation

We will promote marketing of Fjarðabyggð as a powerful center of value creation. We intend to systematically present the municipality's strengths to citizens, government, business and investors to increase visibility and attract new opportunities.

Fjarðabyggð Economic Dashboard

We are proud to be one of the most powerful municipalities in the country in value creation. We will set up an open dashboard that shows the tax footprint, employment income and economic activity of Fjarðabyggð and the main industries. The dashboard will be ready as early as this year and will make the community's contribution visible.

Fjarðabyggð displays its most beautiful features

We are planning a beautification initiative in all urban centers in collaboration with resident organizations, which will be given an increased role and funding to prioritize projects. The goal is a neat, vibrant and attractive environment.

Residents prioritize

Through a new resident app, residents will gain increased access to municipal projects and can participate in prioritizing and shaping their local environment. The suggestion system will be implemented in the resident app and residents can choose to make their suggestions visible to everyone on a town map where others can provide support and thus prioritize good ideas.

Landmarks at driveways

We plan to install clear and memorable landmarks at entrances to the residential core that will strengthen the image of Fjarðabyggð and create a strong first experience for visitors and residents.

Beautiful Fjarðabyggd

We intend to beautify the urban centers, mobilize the energy and get the communities to prioritize projects in their local environment. Residents' organizations will be given a greater role in environmental and outdoor recreation issues in the urban centers.

Let's take care of the Norðfjörður River

We are planning construction in the Norðfjarðará River in collaboration with landowners and a fishing association to ensure improved conditions for the charr stock in one of the best fishing rivers in the country.

Increased access to natural wonders and outdoor recreation areas

We intend to elevate our pearls and increase their accessibility through the targeted development of walking and cycling paths, benches and signs that tell the history of the places and nature. Residents' associations will be given a greater role in prioritizing the projects.

New sports center in Eskifjörður 2027

After a hiatus in the matter, we got it going again when we reached the majority. We had the initial design of the building completed, the location is decided, and construction will begin as soon as this summer.

Sports club employee

Staffing volunteer work is becoming an increasingly challenging task. Therefore, we intend to fund the position of an employee of the sports clubs who will assist with, among other things, daily work, financing, staff recruitment, tournament hosting, organizing competition trips, and ensure better cooperation between them and with the municipality. The employee will be under the supervision of the sports clubs.

Travel Fund for Sports and Recreation Practitioners

We plan to establish a travel fund in consultation with the business community. Fjarðabyggð . Travel costs can be very burdensome for families and we intend to accommodate this. Allocations go directly to the practitioners.

A radically changed youth work for young people

Young people have called for increased collaboration between community centers. We intend to greatly enhance youth work with more interaction and more diverse work across communities.

Independent management of the Oddsskarður ski area

It is urgent that the operation and development of the Oddsskarður ski area be greatly strengthened and that a company be established to manage the operation with a board of directors composed of stakeholders in the ski area. The company will be independent and will manage all decision-making and operations of the area, which will ensure better utilization of funds, increased marketing and better service. The operation and development of the area will be financed by the municipality and the business community.

New education policy

We are developing a new education policy in consultation with parents, students and staff, with an emphasis on personalized learning that connects school, sports, leisure and the arts. We are also emphasizing a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy in the early years to enhance long-term academic success.

Modernization of schooling

We intend to use technological solutions increasingly in school work and provide support to teachers to utilize the latest technology.

Strengthening cooperation between school units in Fjarðabyggð

We intend to utilize the knowledge within the school system in the municipality. Collaboration between schools creates increased flexibility and increases the quality of teaching.

Preschool attendance remains guaranteed at 12 months of age

Work and family life should go hand in hand. We will continue to ensure that 12-month-old children can attend kindergarten in Fjarðabyggð .

No unexpected closing days

With predictability in placement, we can ensure continuity in preschool operations and continue to reduce the number of closure days. We will not stop until we reach the goal of no unexpected closure days!

Renovations to Breiðdalur and Stöðvarfjörður schools

The roof of the Breiðdalsvík primary school will be repaired this summer. This will be followed by further renovations to the buildings of Breiðdalsvík and Stöðvarfjörður schools.

Teacher training

We intend to give teachers more scope to utilize technology in the development of modern curriculum.

Support for unskilled preschool staff to study

We intend to provide unskilled preschool staff with additional support to study in the profession.

More effective prevention work for young people

We intend to strengthen prevention through educational activities in schools. The focus will be on alcohol, drug and mental health issues.

Many nursing homes

We have secured the doubling of Hulduhlíður. We will not accept anything other than that there will be a nursing home in Neskaupstaður and that the renovations in Uppsala will be completed during the election period.

We plan to increase the number of service spaces for the elderly.

We intend to increase the number of diverse housing options in Fjarðabyggð Breiðablik will continue to be a service space for the elderly.

Housing for people aged 60 and over

We intend to ensure that apartments are built for people aged 60 and over in Fjarðabyggð .

Day care for senior citizens

We intend to increase the number of day care facilities for senior citizens in Fjarðabyggð to enhance services, increase independence and improve quality of life. With a more diverse range of day care, which includes care, social activities and support in daily life, we want to bridge the gap between home care and nursing and ensure that more people can live at home for longer with safety and dignity.

User-centered driving service for senior citizens

We will implement a user-centered driving service for senior citizens in parallel with the development of residential solutions, to ensure better accessibility, increased independence and a higher quality of life.

Let's promote the Janus Project

We will continue to develop the Janus Project in collaboration with senior citizens and the sports movement to ensure the sustainability of the project and increased progress.

Secure housing for older residents

We intend to meet diverse housing needs by ensuring that sufficient plots of suitable size and location are available in all residential areas based on a housing survey of people aged 60 and over.

Increase in rental housing

Part of the increase in the number of new residents is to meet the obvious demand for rental housing. We are planning a project with construction companies and the business community to increase the number of rental housing.

Taking the foundations out of Fáskrúðsfjörður

We intend to acquire the building foundations on Skólavegur in collaboration with the builder, with a condition for development.

New town center square in Neskaupstaður

We plan to begin construction this summer on a new and impressive town square at Egilsbúð in Neskaupstaður.

New city center in Eskifjörður

A new town center is long overdue in Eskifjörður, and in parallel with the construction in Grjótá, we will complete its planning.

New downtown core in Reyðarfjörður

We intend to complete the land planning for downtown Reyðarfjörður so that the developer can begin the planned development of the downtown core.

Outdoor paradise in Neskaupstaður

We plan to complete a new outdoor recreation area that connects a family park, campsite, beach volleyball court, and bike paths in a fun environment above Neskaupstaður.

Development at Bleiksárfoss

We plan to complete the development of the Bleiksárfoss waterfall with hiking trails and lighting along the waterfalls. From there, there will be a connection with hiking trails above the farm by the forestry department.

Fast processing of orders

Construction processing times in Fjarðabyggð is too long. We are shortening the municipality's processing time to two weeks and simplifying the process with better and more accessible information. We do not intend to delay or hinder development in Fjarðabyggð .

Acquiring new land for housing development

We acquire new land where it is needed and ensure that there is sufficient land supply in all residential areas of the municipality.

The streets are in order

We plan to double funding for street maintenance.

Digital Fjardabyggd

We intend to continue building digital Fjarðabyggð on the web and in the app so that residents have a quick and convenient way to access information, such as sports clubs' training schedules and register suggestions. We plan to put the Fjarðabyggðkartið on the phone.

Southfjords Tunnel

The Suðurfjord Tunnel is a cost-effective project that will increase traffic safety, shorten distances, and unite Fjarðabyggð and expand the business area. We intend to continue to fight for the Suðurfjarðagöng and for the first phase of the Suðurfjarðavegur to be completed as soon as possible.

We support Fjarðagöng

We will continue to fight for Fjarðagöngur and emphasize that Mjóafjörður is connected to Fagradalur.