Here are 10 mini-analyses of the most talked-about election issues in big cities

Helsinki residents are now talking about cars, Oulu is concerned about the city’s reputation, Turku is arguing about the tram. This article lists the most talked-about election issues across Finland.

On Sunday, the municipal and regional elections culminate in the election day itself.

We found out what the hottest election issues are in Finland’s ten largest cities.

Helsinki

One of the issues that have been raised at the election gates in Helsinki is transport. In particular, the conditions for car use have been the subject of much discussion. One of the topics has been the possible introduction of internal combustion engines.

Another eternity topic in Helsinki is planning and construction. Many require the preservation of neighborhoods, including new detached houses. There is a big concern for storing green areas around the city.

At the same time, there is vitality in the air. Many people want the city to be developed.

The rent increases in the city’s rented housing company Heka’s homes are strangling the economy of many families.

Espoo

In Espoo, the issues of education and education are interesting: the adequacy of early childhood education, group sizes in elementary school classes and sufficient number of secondary education places.

Sealing construction of built areas has not gone to the button at every point. Green areas and the appearance of new houses are not always pleasing. It is difficult to find comfortable living.

One thing has been raised by increased insecurity in the Leppävaara region.

The elderly are concerned about their own local services: how can those in need of care be sure that they can meet the right person and not get into the digital service.

Tampere

Tampere now pays the price for strong growth.

The hot question is where the money will be enough in the future. There are many big projects. Several giant repairs are turbulent in the center and hinders traffic.

At the same time, the unemployment figures in Tampere are harsh and long queues of food already familiar to the street scene.

A big topic is security. There have been several visible violence acts in Tampere.

During the elections, emotions have been heated by the Pirkanmaa Welfare Area (Pirha) intentions to organize the rehabilitative daytime activities of the elderly, which also has face -to -face activities.

Vantaa

In Vantaa, many of them are tight, and unemployment management is also required for future municipal decision -makers.

Unemployment in the construction industry strikes hard in Vantaa. At the same time, the vitality and employment effect of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has suffered.

Some people in Vantaa still consider the wheelchair to be too expensive and unnecessary when the bus can get on the bus.

Vantaa regional election candidates have been told about the privatization of health services and the savings of care services.

Some people in Vantaa are afraid that new school disorders and insecurity will weaken learning outcomes.

Oulu

The city’s reputation and vitality have become the most talked about topics in the Oulu municipal elections.

Oulu has recently been featured, for example, due to the charges of the city official.

There have also been ambiguities in the city’s tenders.

Voters have been concerned about the reputation chase caused by the city.

In the upcoming council term in Oulu, big things, such as a school network, will deal with.

Turku

The Turku municipal election setup is dominated by the tram. The project has also created dividing lines inside several parties for and against.

The council will decide on the fate of the investment when the cost estimate will be specified towards the end of the year.

Other growth investments are also underway in Turku. At the same time, the council should secure services, curb the development of indebtedness and turn the economy into a balanced.

There are adaptation measures ahead. The parties are handmade for savings and the need for tax rates.

Jyväskylä

There is no individual controversy in Jyväskylä now. In the election fields, health services talk a lot, and the hippos project is also a discussion.

The residents are concerned with large schools and giant day care centers and the care of the nearby forests. Opinions to share whether the city should invest in services or in a tight financial discipline.

The future council is likely to decide on, among other things, the school network as the number of pupils is decreasing. There are also solutions for the renovation of the downtown pedestrian street, from construction to the Old Lyseo block.

It should also be determined whether a bridge block crossing the yard is wanted in the city.

Kuopio

Kuopio strives to balance the economy for the year.

Decision -makers have to make value choices as part of the city grows rapidly and some people are decreasing.

Several schools are threatened by the closure of the renewal of private bodies.

In order to get tax revenue, companies are to be used to quickly plan plots from Kuopio. This, in turn, encounters nature values.

Lahti

Lahti candidates describe the spring election struggle as a harsh. There is no single big dispute, even though the city is on a savings program of EUR 50 million.

The most common topic of discussion in election tents has been Lahti Energia, which many candidates want to keep 100 % owned by the city. However, it was decided a year ago on the Lahti council, so there is currently no acute threat of selling an energy company.

Maintaining local schools is also one of the election themes.

Pori

In Pori, there is still a trade in January, where the city sold 49 percent of Pori Energy to a Swedish investment company. Pori received EUR 360 million in shares and the future council is expected to decide on the principles to invest the money pot.

Investment income is intended to significantly improve the state of the city’s economy and thus avoid weakening in the service level of Pori.

Pori also has many investment needs for the coming years. For example, the main library would need a major renovation or a new building.

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