We want a community where taxes and fees are low, residents have efficient access to

public administration, and there is active dialogue with both residents and businesses.

Therefore, we will:

• Continue responsible financial management

• Further reduce property taxes and other charges on individuals and businesses

• Encourage private enterprise in diverse ways

• Strengthen resident participation through regular community meetings throughout the four-year term

• Continue digital transformation and seize opportunities in artificial intelligence

• Maintain an updated website for the municipality and active social media platforms.

We want a community where maintenance and environmental matters are exemplary, with a focus on environmentally friendly solutions.

Therefore, we will:

• Improve accessibility on walking paths for strollers, wheelchairs, and e-scooters

• Greatly increase efforts in maintenance and environmental initiatives in the municipality

• Further strengthen recycling efforts, leading to lower fees for residents and businesses

• Increase funding for the development of green spaces

• Improve facilities at dog parks and create a new area for small dogs

We want a community with strong infrastructure, diverse land options for housing and business, and a clear long-term vision in planning.

Therefore, we will:

• Ensure infrastructure development keeps pace with housing and commercial development

• Plan diverse housing options for elderly residents

• Make Árborg a leader in the development of detached, semi-detached, and terraced housing

• Increase the availability of plots in Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri

• Complete the development of Sigtúnsgarður in Selfoss

• Open a new cemetery

• Develop a clear policy on heavy transport within municipal boundaries

We want a community that is creative, encouraging, and open to new opportunities.

Therefore, we will:

• Create conditions for continued growth in local business

• Ensure continued availability of commercial plots

• Support entrepreneurs and innovation in collaboration with the University Centre of South Iceland

• Promote stronger cooperation between schools and businesses

• Reduce charges on companies

We want a community that encourages diverse modes of transportation and environmentally friendly options. Árborg will be a leader as an active mobility community.

Therefore, we will:

• Invest in the development and maintenance of walking, riding, and cycling paths

• Improve planning of recreational transport between municipal centers

• Improve accessibility for cyclists

• Promote increased traffic safety

• Increasingly move to using clean energy vehicles for municipality staff

• Offer plots for aircraft hangars at Selfoss Airport

Árborg has a vibrant and diverse cultural life that deserves support. A strong cultural sector creates a thriving community.

Therefore, we will:

• Continue supporting and strengthening festivals and events

• Continue developing a cultural venue in a new location in cooperation with the state

and private sector

• Begin construction of new facilities for the Árnessýsla Music School in Selfoss

• Increase access to courses in arts and creative disciplines

• Strengthen libraries as diverse cultural and community centers

We want a community that encourages physical activity and provides diverse outdoor opportunities for recreation and socializing.

Therefore, we will:

• Strengthen outdoor areas such as Hellisskógur, Hallskot near Eyrarbakki, and the Krían artwork area in cooperation with local forestry associations

• Increase the number of disc golf courses

• Ensure safe riding trails in cooperation with Sleipnir riding club

• Develop a new campsite connected to Hellisskógur in Selfoss

We want a community with strong basic services where everyone has equal opportunities, and that embraces diversity.

Therefore, we will:

• Strengthen municipal support services for children and youth

• Increase employment and activity opportunities for individuals with reduced work capacity

• Expand youth activation programs in cooperation with Eljan and others

• Continue improving accessibility to municipal buildings

• Increase capacity and plan future facilities for day-care centers Árblik and Vinaminni

We want a community where choice, diversity, and independence are central in education.

Árborg leads in child well-being, building a strong foundation for society.

Therefore, we will:

• Explore more independently operated preschools and primary schools

• Further improve working conditions in preschools and primary schools for students and staff

• Support the autonomy of each school

• Continue implementing the “Prosperity of Children – 8 Pillars of Youth” initiative and strengthen professional collaboration

• Strengthen the higher education environment locally and opportunities for youth to study in their home area

• Renovate schoolyards at primary schools

• Present a clear long-term vision for school facilities at Eyrarbakki

We want a community where all residents can participate in sports and leisure activities,

whether competitively or recreationally. The preventive value of such activities is invaluable.

Therefore, we will:

• Increase leisure grants to ISK 70,000 for children aged 6–18 and ISK 35,000 for children aged 0–5

• Open a new area for the Fossbúar Scout Group opposite Sunnulækjarskóli

• Further support preventive initiatives, including mobile youth centers and mental health programs

• Open youth centers in every primary school

• Open a new sports facility for gymnastics, handball, and other activities at Stekkjaskóli

• Continue developing a clear long-term plan for sports and leisure facilities in cooperation with organizations

We believe it is good to grow old in Árborg and that seniors should enjoy life on their own terms.

To ensure this, we will:

• Continue offering liaison advisors through the “Good to Grow Old” project

• Hold regular meetings with senior citizen associations

• Increase cooperation between youth councils, schools, and seniors to strengthen social participation

• Expand health promotion programs for seniors

• Complete renovations of senior social facilities at Grænumörk

• Develop recreational opportunities at Sýslumannstún in Selfoss

We want a community that encourages active lifestyles and outdoor activities, with Árborg leading in service and promoting healthy living. Árborg is a more enjoyable town.

Therefore, we will:

• Promote increased opportunities for physical activity

• Install barbecue facilities in green areas

• Build a new hot tub and teaching/competition pool at Selfoss Swimming Hall

• Complete renovations of changing rooms and equipment at Stokkseyri Swimming Pool

• Create an ice-skating rink in Selfoss and improve facilities at Löngudæl in Stokkseyri

We want a community where the family comes first, with priorities based on the needs of children and youth to build a strong future foundation.

Therefore, we will:

• Reduce general preschool fees

• Increase preschool capacity in line with population growth

• Improve facilities for childminders to meet with children

• Improve planning of recreational transport and increase leisure grants

• Improve playgrounds for all age groups

• Encourage diverse events that promote family gatherings