Name: Ida-Marie Jungell
Year of birth: 1993
Municipality: Pietarsaari
Town: Jakobstad
Title: Head of marketing and sales
Email: idajungell@gmail.com
Phone: 0503647929

http://www.ida-marie.fi

Member in:

Svenska Kvinnoförbundet

Ida-Marie
Jungell

Pietarsaari

"The Future of Jakobstad – More Life, More Opportunities! I want to strengthen culture, sports, and entrepreneurship, create a vibrant city center, and provide good conditions for families. Together, we build a Jakobstad where people can live and thrive!"

I am a social and driven person who envisions a lively Jakobstad with a strong city center, more recreational opportunities, and better conditions for families and businesses. With experience in associations, culture, and sports, I want to work for a safe, green, and eventful city where people feel at home and can grow.

Important political topics

Children, Youth, and Families

I aim to create a safe and welcoming city with more meeting places and recreational opportunities for children and young people. Families should have the best conditions to live, work, and develop in a vibrant and inclusive Jakobstad.

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Culture and Leisure

I want to strengthen culture and sports in Jakobstad by providing more opportunities for everyone to participate, grow, and experience a sense of community. Events, sports facilities, and cultural activities should be accessible and thriving all year round.

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Thriving citizens

My goal is for Jakobstad to be a dynamic and prosperous city with a lively city center, strong entrepreneurship, and synergy between culture and events. Through collaboration and innovative ideas, we can create a city where people want to live, work, and enjoy life.

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Candidate's answers in election machine

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We need a youth center in the town center.

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A youth center in the city center provides a safe meeting place where young people can socialize, grow, and participate in activities. It fosters community, reduces exclusion, and makes Jakobstad’s center more vibrant. A safe space close to everyone.

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Considering the development and competitiveness of the business sector, we should merge with neighboring municipalities.

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Closer cooperation with neighboring municipalities can strengthen the economy through a larger market, better resources, and joint investments. However, any merger must prioritize local identity and needs.

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We need more tourism investments in Fäboda.

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I appreciate Fäboda as it is, but I also see the need for a few improvements, such as proper changing rooms and more toilets for the summer. The Lillsand beach area could also use an upgrade, considering the great investment made for families along the nature trail.

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Early childhood education should be free for everyone.

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Early childhood education should be free to ensure all children have equal opportunities for learning and development, regardless of family finances. It promotes equality, supports working parents, and benefits society’s future.

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Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.

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A combination of traditional textbooks and handwriting is important for learning, but in a digital world, children also need to use digital learning tools. Both methods have their place and complement each other.

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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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Yes, investments in sports facilities and recreational opportunities are important, but they should be made in collaboration with associations and businesses. Together, we can create sustainable and well-utilized solutions.

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It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.

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Yes, accessibility to culture in everyday life and as a hobby is important for everyone. Jakobstad has great potential to become an even bigger event city, and we should invest more in developing and promoting cultural life.

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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 already has a participatory budget where residents can have a say, and there are opportunities to discuss with officials and politicians. Perhaps more discussion forums are needed to further strengthen engagement.

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The municipality should invest in public transportation.

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The Jakobstad region 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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Yes, this would be a good solution for students, as many want to keep their home municipality while studying elsewhere. It would allow them access to services in both municipalities without having to give up their hometown.

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The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.

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Yes, the municipality should facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, through smoother permitting processes and cooperation with businesses. Sustainable energy solutions are crucial for the future. However, Jakobstad is relatively small in area, so this would be an excellent investment for the entire region.

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The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.

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Yes, a mix of housing types creates a more vibrant and inclusive city where different needs and life situations can be accommodated. When planning, the municipality should invest in diverse housing options to promote diversity and well-being.

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The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.

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Anonymous recruitment can be a good first step in creating a more equal and fair process. It ensures that competence is the main focus in the initial stage. However, for many positions, especially those involving work with children and youth, it is important to know more about the applicant. A balanced approach, where anonymity is used in the first step, could be a good way forward.

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If you could give a superpower to your future political leader, what would it be?

The ability to instantly purify the environment and stop climate change.
Invisibility to reveal and combat corruption at all levels.
Time travel to correct historical mistakes and improve the future.
Infinite wisdom to make perfect decisions on all political matters.

Politics is about balancing different interests, solving complex problems, and making decisions that impact society in the long run. With infinite wisdom, a leader could understand the consequences of their choices, prioritize correctly, and find sustainable solutions for environmental, economic, and social challenges. It would also ensure a fair and transparent political system where all issues are handled with the greatest possible knowledge and foresight. While the other superpowers are tempting, a wise leader could already reduce corruption, stop environmental destruction, and guide society toward a better future simply by making the right decisions—without needing time travel or invisibility.

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