Socialist Party's Candidate List in Reykjavík

Let's build a city that works for everyone – vote J on May 16th

The Socialist Party of Iceland presents a diverse list of candidates for the Reykjavík City Council. It includes people working on the front lines of the city's systems, individuals in low-wage jobs and university graduates, a strong representation of energetic young people and students, experienced seniors and workers, artists and disabled individuals, renters and borrowers. All Socialists are passionate about a more just city and present detailed election priorities that prioritize the fundamental pillars of society.

Let's build a city for people, not investors

Let's establish the Reykjavík Housing Association and build direct, affordable, quality, non-profit housing. Bjarg has shown us what works with approximately 40% lower average rent. The Reykjavík Housing Association will rent out non-profit housing for all city residents, sell units at cost price, prioritizing first-time buyers and low-income individuals, and provide apartments directly to Félagsbústaðir for social housing. Let's end land speculation and land policies that have driven up housing prices. We will allocate all city plots to non-profit and social development, thereby significantly reducing construction costs.

Public Transport in Public Hands

Public transport should be owned and operated by city residents. Let's reverse the trend of outsourcing and privatization. We will lower ticket prices and better connect routes to neighborhoods and service centers. Borgarlínan is a necessary development project but has been stuck in committees and expensive consulting services. We say no to parking apps where private entities profit from city parking spaces. We will ensure an adequate number of parking spaces for new developments. Outsourcing of street cleaning and snow removal must stop, and we demand a fair distribution of the kilometer charge between the state and the city. We will seek agreement on Sundabraut without tolls.

Schools as a True Equalizer

Let's increase the number of speech therapists, psychologists, developmental therapists, and behavioral scientists and ensure their permanent presence in schools. We will increase staff positions in preschools, extend preparation time, and ensure decent and fair wages for everyone. We will significantly strengthen Icelandic language teaching for children with foreign backgrounds and launch a reading campaign, ensure equal opportunities for sports and leisure activities, and cook healthier and fresher school meals within all schools.

Let's Lower Grocery Prices

Let's build City Stores in Breiðholt, Vesturbær, and Skeifan; non-profit grocery stores operated by the city to create a much-needed anchor for this oligopolistic market. Enough of the greed inflation from grocery giants, let's end the cost of living crisis. All operating revenues will go towards a more diverse product selection and lower prices.

Let's Insource and Stop Wasting Taxpayers' Money

Let's manage public tax money better – Let's stop outsourcing projects. It is both more expensive in the long run and results in poorer service. It has long been clear that capital income should be taxed equally with earned income and contribute to municipal taxes, and the City of Reykjavík should pressure Alþingi for this obvious justice. We will lower salaries and additional payments to elected representatives and curb high-salary policies among managers while addressing low-wage policies in frontline basic service jobs.

Let's Eradicate Homelessness and Increase Welfare

Let's follow the Finnish model and build small homes to eradicate homelessness. We will make emergency shelters more humane and improve facilities there in the meantime. We will ensure better oversight and professional services in transitional homes and clearer procedures in child protection. Let's reverse cuts to community centers and invest in our young people. We will increase access to swimming pools with lower fees. We will build diverse options for seniors and people with disabilities with the Reykjavík Housing Association, including more affordable micro-apartments, service centers, and nursing homes.

The Socialist Party prioritizes issues, and more detailed versions of these election priorities can be read on the Socialist Party's website at xj.is

Candidate List of the Socialist Party of Iceland for the Reykjavík City Council Elections on May 16, 2026 (J-list)

Name Age Occupation

1. Silja Sóley Birgisdóttir 25 years old Teaching assistant

2. Sigrún E Unnsteinsdóttir 69 years old Businesswoman

3. Hannes Pétursson 33 years old Shop worker

4. Geirdís Hanna Kristjánsdóttir 51 years old Disability pensioner

5. Jón Ferdínand Estherarson 34 years old Political historian

6. Birna Gunnlaugsdóttir 64 years old Teacher

7. Rósa Guðný Arnardóttir 32 years old Student

8. Halldór Ísak Ólafsson 26 years old Filmmaker

9. Jökull Sólberg Auðunsson 40 years old Programmer

10. Júnía Líf Maríuerla Sigurjónsdóttir 33 years old Psychology student

11. Guðmundur Guðmundsson 41 years old Student

12. Þórhildur Katrín Pálsdóttir 19 years old Student

13. Davíð Aron Routley 33 years old Welfare department worker

14. Anita da Silva Bjarnadóttir 32 years old Disability Pensioner

15. Guðröður Atli Jónsson 47 years old Technician

16. Eyjólfur B Eyvindarson 50 years old Musician and Filmmaker

17. Uldarico Castillo de Luna 62 years old Nurse

18. Berglind Rut Terrazas 33 years old Care Worker

19. Anna Jonna Ármannsdóttir 64 years old Master Electrician

20. Marc Eldie Fomador 27 years old Chef

21. Helgi Páll Einarsson 43 years old Designer

22. Bryndís Ýrr Baldursdóttir 50 years old Artist

23. Esther Jónsdóttir 64 years old Support Worker

24. Tinna Þorvalds. Önnudóttir 41 years old Singer and Actress

25. Hjörtur Birgir Jóhönnuson 41 years old Worker

26. Hermann Karl Gunnarsson 26 years old Support Worker

27. Auður Mist Eydal Halldórsdóttir 25 years old Visual Artist

28. Þorvaldur Þorvaldsson 68 years old Carpenter

29. Björgvin Már Karlsson 29 years old Musician

30. Magnús Bergsson 64 years old Electrician

31. Sólrún Freyja Sen 28 years old Filmmaker

32. Hjörtur E Þorgeirsson 33 years old Department Manager

33. Hjálmar Friðriksson 38 years old Unemployed

34. Valtýr Kári Daníelsson 29 years old Physicist

35. Kristbjörg Eva Andersen Ramos 28 years old Manager

36. Stefán Örn Ingvarsson Olsen 22 years old Electrician

37. Kristófer Andrésson 25 years old Art Student

38. Björn Guðmundsson 51 years old Project and Quality Manager

39. Þorbjörg Inga Þórisdóttir 38 years old Disability Pensioner

40. Árni Daníel Júlíusson 66 years old Historian

41. Björgvin Máni Ársælsson 21 years old Technician

42. Ólafur Pétur Georgsson 47 years old Filmmaker

43. Sherry Ruth Espino Buot 54 years old Businesswoman

44. Guðmundur Erlendsson 75 years old Retired and Chef

45. Júlíus K. Valdimarsson 82 years old Humanist

46. Sólveig Hauksdóttir 82 years old Nurse