I am a 40-year-old city councilor, vice-chair of the city council, and an engineer (M. Sc., Industrial Engineering) from Tampere. My home is located in the Kaleva area of Tampere.
Why Politics – and Why the Greens?
For me, climate change was originally the reason I got involved in politics. I realized that our current way of life is not sustainable. We can do things better and differently, even in Tampere. Tampere must continue to grow, but in a way that stays within the boundaries set by nature and the climate. A comfortable and good city is also sustainable in every way.
In addition to environmental issues, the most important values to me are equality and defending diversity. People must be guaranteed equal opportunities to build their lives. Society must ensure certain basic rights, such as a roof over one’s head. There should be no homelessness in Tampere.
Diversity, to me, means having the greatest freedom to live, as long as it doesn’t harm the lives of others. It is not society’s job to fit people into molds, especially those that only exist in our imagination. For example, owning a car should not be a requirement for living a normal life.
I may not be the most outspoken in politics, but I get things done. I know how to and want to listen to the city’s residents. I know how political goals turn into something real, like a bike path, a tram route connecting neighborhoods, or a light art installation that delights people in the dark.
Themes for Municipal Elections 2025
Tampere for Current and Future Residents
Tampere is a successful city in many ways, and this has been influenced by a good decision-making culture and an open-minded attitude. This must continue to be nurtured in the future.
The growth of Tampere must be facilitated, and the best way to achieve this is through urbanisation of vacant places, creating a city center that remains human-oriented and urban in character.
Tampere’s Nature and Environment
Biodiversity must be preserved both in the city center and elsewhere—and this should be a prerequisite for all activities. The number of nature conservation areas should be increased, and for example, the Kauppi-Niihama area needs to be conserved.
Tampere’s climate emissions across different sectors must be reduced to zero, and, for instance, energy production should move towards carbon negativity.
A Vibrant Tampere
An internationally open and attractive Tampere is the best environment for businesses — as well as for talents who want to come to Tampere. Tampere’s international profile must be further strengthened.
A diverse urban environment with broad commercial services is one of the key attraction factors.
Tampere’s Education and Culture
Resources for education and early childhood education must be maintained, and school resource allocation should also address the prevention of segregation.
Cultural spaces, concert venues, art museums, and theaters are essential to Tampere’s appeal, and their development should continue.
Bio in Brief
Date and place of birth: 3 April 1984, Kuorevesi
Educational background: M. Sc. (Industrial Engineering)
Occupation: Director, Business Development, Radiator Software Oy
Positions of trust
- City Councillor, City of Tampere 2017-
- Vice Chair of the City Council, City of Tampere 2025-
- Member of the City Board, City of Tampere 2021-2024
- Deputy Mayor, 2019-2021
- Board Member, Tampere Tramway Ltd, 2024-
- Board Member, TAYS Heart Center Ltd, 2023-
- Board Member, Municipal Guarantee Center, 2017-