Policy
What does Reykjavik need to be able to provide you with high‑quality services, an exciting urban environment and low taxes? The answer is very simple: an efficient system of administration and sound finances.
We would like to see Reykjavik become an outstanding city for families. We need to provide a child‑friendly environment and equal opportunities for all children to develop their talents.
The Independence Party wants to ensure welfare services that improve quality of life, promote activity and give all residents the opportunity to live with dignity. With the support of private initiative, we can expand the range of available options and meet diverse needs.
The Independence Party wants to create positive incentives for progress and value creation in Reykjavik. We need to ensure that public systems encourage – rather than inhibit – entrepreneurship and initiative in the city.
We want to see stronger neighbourhoods with better local services. Neighbourhoods must be child‑friendly and safe and contribute to better public health.
Reykjavik needs to lead Iceland’s municipalities as regards climate change issues. We want to ensure easy access to clean energy, green areas and a clean environment.
Arts and culture are a formative and creative driving force in society. Creative people are the source of new job opportunities. The Independence Party wants to create positive incentives for progress and value creation in Reykjavik. We need to ensure that public systems encourage – rather than inhibit – entrepreneurship and initiative in the city.
The Independence Party wants to see Reykjavik as a world leader as regards human rights. An urban environment will be created where everybody can pursue happiness on their own terms, based on freedom, equality and human rights.