| Name: | Anton Salenius |
| Year of birth: | 1991 |
| Municipality: |
Helsinki |
Anton
Salenius
Helsinki
"Education, housing and tracks – let’s build a Helsinki where learning continues, everyday life flows, and everyone has a place."
Hi! I’m Anton Salenius, a 33-year-old Helsinki resident and a municipal election candidate.
People have always been at the heart of my work. I currently work as a special education teacher at a Swedish-language comprehensive school in Eastern Helsinki. In the past, I’ve served as a student representative, worked in educational policy, and held positions in schools, universities, and the private sector. The roles have varied – but one thing has remained constant: my desire to understand and support people.
For me, politics is first and foremost about caring for everyday life. I want to promote equal access to education, accessible and effective public services, and a pleasant and sustainable urban environment. Everyone should have the opportunity to live a safe and meaningful life in Helsinki – to grow, receive support, and be heard.
I believe the best solutions come from listening, dialogue, and building together.
Important political topics
Candidate's answers in election machine
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Early childhood education should be free for everyone.
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Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.
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One of the municipality’s most important tasks is to invest in sports facilities and opportunities for exercise and recreation.
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It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.
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The municipality should introduce or improve opportunities for residents to influence how municipal funds are used through participatory budgeting.
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The municipality should invest in public transportation.
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It should be possible to be a resident in more than one municipality, for example, through digital municipal citizenship.
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The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
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The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.
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The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.
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