Information in English

Sandnes Arbeiderparti aims to create a local community where everyone has the opportunity to live good lives. Our neighborhoods and local communities form the framework of our lives. We believe in strong collective solutions because we achieve more together than alone. By supporting one another, we create greater safety and more opportunities for individuals. 

Our goal is for Sandnes municipality to be a strong and united community that promotes greater freedom, equal opportunities, and safety for individuals and families. We want to further develop strong regional cooperation to create good solutions for residents of both the municipality and the region. In recent years, Sandnes has gained recognition both nationally and internationally. We aim to continue developing Sandnes as an attractive city for everyone. 

Lysefjord and its surroundings are among the country's most popular tourist destinations. We plan to further develop the area with new facilities at Lauvvik and Oanes, and facilitate cruise ship arrivals in Høgsfjorden and Lauvvik. Flørli and Lysebotn already offer great experiences for tourists, which we intend to expand and improve.

Freedom for all people requires a fair distribution of benefits and burdens. Large economic and social inequalities, discrimination, and exclusion create insecurity and lack of freedom. Solidarity means the willingness to share in a way that ensures freedom and equality for everyone. It also means taking responsibility for one another and contributing to the community. Therefore, society must be built on the principle that everyone should have equal opportunities, regardless of who they are or their background. 

Sandnes Arbeiderparti has several priorities to reduce social inequalities. We are committed to social housing initiatives, promoting housing development that meets different life stages, health needs, and functional abilities. This is a key effort in reducing social disparities. 

We will also continue to support efforts against mental health issues, recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health. We aim to foster openness, provide accessible specialists, and ensure early intervention. 

Solidarity with future generations requires a sustainable society. We must not destroy opportunities for those who come after us. That is why we must protect nature and the environment. By ensuring good conditions for children and youth, we provide future generations the opportunity to make Sandnes the best place to live. 

We will continue to recruit competent and caring staff for kindergartens and schools. We aim to ensure sufficient kindergarten places in every district and strive for multiple admission periods throughout the year. Additionally, we support a school system with fewer homework assignments and more practical learning activities. 

Fair distribution and solidarity foster diversity and strong communities, where people can shape their own lives. Equal opportunities and dignity mean that everyone has the chance to participate, using the full potential of our community. Work and knowledge are key to economic growth and the foundation of our welfare. 

Together, we will continue to work for a bright shared future. 

We will: 

1. Strengthen home care services and maintain full coverage of nursing home places.
2. Ensure more qualified and trusted adults in schools and adequate numbers of teachers.
3. Promote fair distribution of resources to reduce inequalities.
4. Introduce more practical learning in schools and reduce homework.
5. Increase the capacity of general practitioners in the municipality.
6. Improve mental health services by ensuring the right help at the right time.
7. Establish a large green park corridor along Storånå from the city center to Sandvedparken.
8. Continue to oppose property tax on homes.
9. Work towards a new cultural and library building in the city center.
10. Maintain Sandnes as an attractive place to settle, with “jobs for everyone” as the top priority.

At our webpage sandnes.arbeiderparti.no you can read, in Norwegian, our program for:- Work for everyone- Our social housing politics- How Sandnes is a modern municipality and an attractive employer.- How we want the city of Sandnes to develop in the future.- What we think of future transport solutions.- Environment, climate, tourism and outdoor adventures.

Please contact us if you have questions.