Mikael
Therman
Sipoo
"Village activist"
Born, raised and still living in Gumbostrand. Our household: my wife, my youngest son (3 has already left the nest) and 2 dogs.
As a person I am a positive, patient diplomat.
I have a long experience in the real estate industry but have during my career worked with both smaller and bigger companies in several different industries, also internationally.
The work in benefit of thriving villages is close to my heart. One cannot solve problems by complaining! Now chairperson of our village association.
Both the archipelago and the nature is important for me.
Important political topics
Housing and Construction
Thriving villages are a vital part of Sibbo identity. The villages need inhabitants of all age groups, services, entrepreneurs, functional infrastructure and a safe living space.
You have to be able to build but according to a functional area plan.
Question for my self: could we create a flexible tool where the obligations of the municipality and local interests meet?
Economy & Business
A sustainable growth of Sibbo is critical and according to a clearly formulated identity and strategy. We should be able to provide a competitive environment for companies and inhabitants - a combination that requires patience and a long term focus
Thriving citizens
Sibbo should be a pleasant and safe place for all age groups to live in. A place we can be proud of. And by the way, our archipelago is a hidden gem.
Candidate's answers in election machine
1 / 14
Sibbo needs its own swimming hall.
2 / 14
The East Rail would cause significant disruption to Sibbo's landscape and nature, and therefore the municipality should oppose the project, even if it could benefit public transport.
3 / 14
The Swedish village schools in Sibbo should be preserved, even if it means higher costs per student compared to larger schools in central areas.
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.
10 / 14
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.
14 / 14