| Name: | Päivi Puntila |
| Year of birth: | 1969 |
| Municipality: |
Espoo |
| Town: | Mankkaa, Espoo |
| Title: | Business development director |
| Email: | paivi.puntila@gmail.com |
Member in:
Päivi
Puntila
Espoo
"Socially, ecologically and economically sustainable Espoo. Now and in the future."
- Business Development Director
- Espoo city councilor
- Mother of three children
- M.Sc., TAM, technical yo
I am Finnish-speaking, yet I chose RKP because its centre-right, liberal and humane values match my own.
I am very motivated to continue my councilor work for a better Espoo.
Important political topics
Housing and Construction
In my Espoo, five city centers are enough. The residential areas that spread around them are all diverse and human-sized. There are homes for different life situations and income levels, and everyone has access to nearby nature from their doorstep. Comprehensive urban planning can prevent segregation in Espoo's areas.
Construction should be sustainable, practical and beautiful. Where did the beauty go? At the feet of construction developers' pursuit of profit?
In the council, I have spoken for urban townhouses, because they are beautiful and more climate-friendly than high-rise apartment buildings.
Municipal and urban vitality
Companies are the backbone of vitality. They create jobs, offer services and bring life to residential areas. Improving employment requires attracting new companies and supporting entrepreneurs.
Unemployment in Espoo is 10.9%. The transfer of employment services to the municipality enables the development of new concepts.
Immigrants must be included in our society. A sense of community creates holding power and prevents marginalization. Finnish neighbors are important. Children need to be enrolled in early childhood education so that they learn the language, make friends and find hobbies. Language-supported employment strengthens learning Finnish or Swedish. In the processes of integration, opportunities for the Swedish language must also be offered more actively.
Children, Youth, and Families
Hobbies are expensive in Espoo. Every child should have at least one favorite hobby. The pursuit of the dreams of talented athletes must be supported. Sports can also offer career paths.
In Finland, there is an exceptionally high rate of young people stopping sports during adolescence. We should develop new ways to support and motivate young athletes.
Espoo needs more secondary education places so that every young person has the opportunity to continue their favorite studies. The appreciation of vocational education must be increased.
Suomen Punainen Risti's Loneliness barometer is alarming. Determined actions together with young people are needed to reduce loneliness.
Supporting parents requires more attention. When young people's challenges are revealed, help must be found easily and quickly. A young person's symptoms can make the whole family sick. Parents also need preventive information and support for the upbringing of children and adolescents and problem situations.