About Kjartan

Kjartan was born on December 5, 1967. He lives on Hávallagata 42. He was born and raised in Reykjavík, son of Magnús Þórðarson, Executive Director and the author Áslaug Ragnars.

Career

1999-2018 City Councilor, alongside journalism and consultancy work.
2000-2004 Chair of IntelScan microwave technology.
1991-1999 Journalist at Morgunblaðið.

Education

1990-1993 Studied history at the University of Iceland.
1988 Matriculation examination from Reykjavík Junior College.

Political Career

2001-2003 Board Member of Alþjóðahús ehf.
1998-2002 Member of the Parnership Committee on Police Enforcement in Reykjavík.
1998-2002 Board Member of the Reykjavík School of Work.
1996-1998 Member of Reykjavík Public Health Committee.
1995-1998 Member of Reykjavík Housing Committee.
1994-2002 Member of Reykjavík's Equal Rights Committee.
1994-2000 Board Member of Reykjavík Public Transport.
1994-1999 Deputy City Councilor in Reykjavík.
1991-1993 Board Member of the Representative Council of the Independents’ Associations in Reykjavík.
1989-1993 Member of the board of Heimdallur, the association of young independents in Reykjavík, treasurer 1989-1991, chair 1991-1993.