Rosanna
Blomster
Turku
"A vibrant Turku – education, well-being, and opportunities for all!"
I work daily with youth issues at the national level as a special adviser to Finland’s Minister of Youth, Sports and Physical Activity. In my work, I also monitor communication and municipal policy issues from a national perspective.
Societal issues have always interested me, but it was during my time as a parliamentary assistant that I decided to engage in politics. In 2021, I ran in the municipal elections for the first time, and since then, I have been a member of the Swedish language section of the Education Committee and, over the past year, a deputy member of the Culture and Youth Committee. I want to continue working on these issues and contribute to making Turku an even better city.
I grew up in Turku and studied political science at Åbo Akademi University, graduating with a Master of Social Sciences degree in 2018. After spending a few years abroad and in the capital region, my sense of Turku as my home city has only grown stronger – a city I want to be part of developing.
In my free time, I enjoy watching series, spending time with friends, and trying to fit in gym sessions regularly.
Important political topics
The best schools
We have daycare centers and schools where the children, staff, and buildings are in good condition. School investments are on the way, and we need functional and suitable spaces.
The school should be a pleasant environment with trusted adults.
Thriving citizens
The well-being of young people is an investment in the future of Turku. There is a need for low-threshold services, support close to the youth, and preventive measures such as school coaches in schools. Turku remains a student city that attracts people and where they want to stay after their studies.
Culture and Leisure
Turku should continue to be a city with a diverse cultural scene and a wide range of leisure activities – youth hobbies are developing, there is a rich cultural offering, and sports opportunities are available for everyone, regardless of their financial background.
Candidate's answers in election machine
1 / 11
Early childhood education should be free for everyone.
To ensure high-quality care, I do not believe in completely free early childhood education.
2 / 11
Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.
3 / 11
One of the municipality’s most important tasks is to invest in sports facilities and opportunities for exercise and recreation.
4 / 11
It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.
5 / 11
The municipality should introduce or improve opportunities for residents to influence how municipal funds are used through participatory budgeting.
This is already being done in Turku, and I believe it should be continued and further developed.
6 / 11
The municipality should invest in public transportation.
7 / 11
It should be possible to be a resident in more than one municipality, for example, through digital municipal citizenship.
The idea is interesting in today’s society, where many people divide their week between two municipalities due to work or spend a lot of time in so-called cottage municipalities. However, there are still unanswered questions about what obligations and rights one has. For example, where do you pay taxes, and where are you allowed to vote?
8 / 11
The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
9 / 11
The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.
By designing attractive residential areas that combine different types of housing, people from diverse backgrounds are also brought together. Urban planning should work to prevent social exclusion.
10 / 11
The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.
11 / 11
If you could give a superpower to your future political leader, what would it be?
It would also provide a better perspective and understanding of what the long-term consequences could be.