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Jóna Árný reappointed mayor of Fjarðabyggð

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Jóna Árný Þórðardóttir has been reappointed as the mayor of Fjarðabyggð.
  • She has held the position since 2024 and her reappointment was confirmed by all council members.
  • Local officials expressed satisfaction with her leadership and experience.

Jóna Árný Þórðardóttir will continue as mayor of Fjarðabyggð after being reappointed to the position she has held since 2024. The Fjarðabyggð town council unanimously confirmed her reappointment on June 3, with the contract signed following a town council meeting.

I appreciate the trust placed in me and humbly continue my work as mayor of Fjarðabyggð. I look forward to working with the strong town council and excellent staff of the municipality on the projects and opportunities ahead.

— Jóna Árný ÞórðardóttirIn a statement following her reappointment, the mayor expressed her gratitude and outlook.

Þórðardóttir expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her, stating her commitment to continuing her work with the council and staff on future projects and opportunities. "The future in Fjarðabyggð is bright, the energy in our community is unique, and I am grateful and proud to continue serving this important role for our community," she said in a statement.

The future in Fjarðabyggð is bright, the energy in our community is unique, and I am grateful and proud to continue serving this important role for our community.

— Jóna Árný ÞórðardóttirThe mayor shared her positive view on the community's prospects after her reappointment.

Thurídur Lillý Sigurðardóttir, president of the Fjarðabyggð town council, praised Þórðardóttir's performance, emphasizing the importance of stability and a good working atmosphere. Ragnar Sigurðsson, chairman of the town council, also voiced his satisfaction, highlighting her strong leadership, professionalism, and extensive knowledge of municipal operations. He looks forward to continuing their collaboration in the new term.

It is important to ensure stability and a good working atmosphere for the municipality, its staff, and elected officials, and Jóna Árný does that with distinction.

— Þuríður Lillý SigurðardóttirThe president of the town council commented on the importance of continuity and Þórðardóttir's role in providing it.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.