Pontus
Berglund
Kauniainen
"Kauniainen - a Safe and Friendly Town for Children and Youth"
I am a Father of 4 children between 2 years and 24 years. My Children are multicultural, which is a blessing. My youngest daughter is at Kasabergets daghem. The challenges faced by families with children have long been my everyday life.
I put my expertise at the town´s disposal because I want to work for a safe and pleasant Kauniainen.
I have extensive experience of collaborating with different interest groups, of working in large organizations, of planning and involving, and of moving things forward purposefully.
My experience is useful when constructively cooperating with other parties for the Good of Kauniainen.
My professional career (28+ years) is in Finance and Risk management (large Pension Company and large Finnish Bank).
In addition, I practice (20+ years) local democracy in the boards of various housing cooperatives including experience in different construction projects.
Important political topics
Children, Youth, and Families
Swedish-language municipal day care should be concentrated to the Kasavuori daycare centre.
Families with children must be supported in our society, and early childhood education and day care should become fee-free in the long term.
Kauniainen should continue to be a small town where families with children thrive, and where kindergartens and schools are purposeful.
In Kauniainen, decision-makers should continue to have an active dialogue with everyone who works with Children and Young.
The best schools
The school environment and the way to school must be safe for everyone!
We must have good school resources and prevent bullying!
Our school buildings should be good and healthy, but also provide peace and inspiration!
Our afternoon activities must be versatile with both outdoor and indoor activities!
Children should have the opportunity to engage in hobbies that they enjoy in connection with the school day!
Thriving citizens
Kauniainen is a unique and well-known small town / garden town.
The town should grow very carefully!
We should continue to put effort in our Kauniainen, where all residents thrive, feel good and are safe!
Candidate's answers in election machine
1 / 14
We should have a swimming hall in Kauniainen.
2 / 14
The Swedish-speaking municipal daycare should continue to be concentrated at Kasabergets daghem daycare center.
3 / 14
Both Finnish- and Swedish-speaking early childhood education and schools should continue to be governed by their own committees.
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