Leena
Sarvaranta
Espoo
"Deliberation, sense and heart"
My work experience in Finland and at EU level with technological development and issues of innovation, industry and regional policy have guided me to seek future-oriented solutions by trying to grasp complexities, and to realise that often the devil is in the details. As one of Finland's most competitive cities, Espoo should act as a trendsetter in many respects. In what conditions can you live a predictable and safe everyday life? In what kind of environment is it good to raise children and live busy peak years? In what kind of environment can we spend a dignified old age? I want to participate at the municipality level in order to promote the conditions for a good everyday life for all, within the framework that world politics and national politics - and above all our own attitudes - allow.
I have lived a good life in Espoo. My husband and I have raised and educated three children here and now the next generation of locals is growing up in our family. For more than 40 years, our family has lived in the same neighborhood. I'm proud that we have Sinfonietta and Tapiola Cultural Centre and I'm happy that Espoo is financially supporting versatile hobby activities. At family meetings, we speak a mixture of Finnish, Swedish and English. I hope that multiculturalism and internationality would be seen as an asset.
SFP-RKP has a good attitude and an election program that I can truly identify with.
Deliberation, sense and heart are needed in Espoo’s decision-making! Let's keep our city prosperous and the basics in order!
Important political topics
The best schools
Children and young people: Excellent early childhood education and schools in Finnish and Swedish. Cooperation between schools and hobbies across language boundaries.
Sustainable and attractive planning
Functional built environment and comprehensive public transport: attractive and safe neighborhoods, with nearby nature and accessibility of services.
Thriving citizens
Residents and families with a foreign background: Developing comprehensive guidance and service structures to promote rooting in our society. Cooperation with the third sector. High-quality teaching of Finland’s domestic languages and effective employment services.
Candidate's answers in election machine
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We should build upwards rather than expand into new areas in Espoo.
2 / 14
Espoo is a safe city to live in.
3 / 14
Espoo provides sufficient services and support for young people.
4 / 14
Early childhood education should be free for everyone.
5 / 14
Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.
6 / 14
One of the municipality’s most important tasks is to invest in sports facilities and opportunities for exercise and recreation.
7 / 14
It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.
8 / 14
The municipality should introduce or improve opportunities for residents to influence how municipal funds are used through participatory budgeting.
9 / 14
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.
11 / 14
The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
12 / 14
The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.
13 / 14
The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.
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