| Name: | Johanna Lehtonen |
| Year of birth: | 1975 |
| Municipality: |
Vaasa |
| Town: | Vaasa |
| Title: | Teamlead |
| Email: | johannalehtonenpost@gmail.com |
Johanna
Lehtonen
Vaasa
"Future Vaasa needs concrete actions and faith in the future, manifesting as bold investments supporting the possibility of local entrepreneurship, the revival of construction and the increase of cultural and sports experiences"
I have a master's degree in political science and a teacher's qualification. In my working life, I am fortunate to work in the financial sector since 1997. Entrepreneurship is also familiar to me. In my positions of trust as a member of the city's inspection board and serving on the board of the Vaasa Student Housing Foundation have given me an understanding of how the city of Vaasa should be developed in order to meet the challenges of the future.
As a mother, I especially care for our young people in society, and as a relative of the elderly, I see the needs that our aging residents face. I am forward-looking and support innovative projects that help our economy grow. I support equality at all levels, I value our marine nature and I am not afraid of taking responsibility for the best of our common future.
Important political topics
Economy & Business
Vaasa needs continued strong focus on the structures for a viable city. We need a skilled workforce, diverse and strong business life and an attractive, dynamic and international urban environment.
I want Vasa to establish a platform for cooperation between companies, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. There must be no unnecessary obstacles in communication and all are needed to build the workplaces of the future. We already have many good structures in use (Vasek and Vaasan Yrittäjät, for example), but low-threshold collaboration around practical and concrete ideas is always needed.
Housing and Construction
I am worried about the housing shortage among students and the current low rate of new construction in Vaasa. We have clear and ambitious growth targets, and these need concrete cooperation between actors and decision-makers in order to be realized over time.
Culture and Leisure
We have several cities in Finland that compete for investments and skilled workers. It is not enough that the city's residents have a job and a home. Vaasa must be made attractive to both residents and businesses by offering enough bubbling cultural life, a passionate sports world and colorful association activities. The decision-makers of the city of Vaasa must have an understanding of how important these factors are for growth, well-being and attractiveness.