

Carola
Bäckström
Vantaa
"Safe in Vantaa"
I’m 59 years old and live in Martinlaakso, Vantaa. I have a degree in masters of law as a senior advisor in the Tax Administration. I have a husband and two almost 29 year old daughters, of which one has a mild disability, and a 16 year old son. I have lived in Vantaa since 1991 and have been active in SFP in Vantaa since 2015. I am a substitute deputy in Vantaa and Kerava county council.
Important political topics
Children, Youth, and Families
If you are happy, the city is happy. When everyone is thriving, there is less violence in the streets and the homes. All minors should have a hobby. The use and sale of drugs in the street should be more controlled.
Thriving citizens
All minors should have a hobby. The use and sale of drugs should be more controlled, both in the public and in the schools. Families should get the help they need in time.
Housing and Construction
No one should be homeless. Vantaa should offer an apartment to everyone. Planning should be done in a cost-effective way so that construction and renovation is less expensive.
Candidate's answers in election machine
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Early childhood education should be free for everyone.
2 / 11
Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.
Both are needed.
3 / 11
One of the municipality’s most important tasks is to invest in sports facilities and opportunities for exercise and recreation.
Sports facilities should be available for everyone.
4 / 11
It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.
Cultural activities make you happy.
5 / 11
The municipality should introduce or improve opportunities for residents to influence how municipal funds are used through participatory budgeting.
This is very important for the democracy.
6 / 11
The municipality should invest in public transportation.
Public transportation should be available to everyone.
7 / 11
It should be possible to be a resident in more than one municipality, for example, through digital municipal citizenship.
8 / 11
The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
Renewable energy is preferable.
9 / 11
The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.
Absolutely, mixing decreases problems in the future.
10 / 11
The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.
This is a very important issue, it works against discrimination.
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