Posts about the Western Uusimaa welfare area and social and health policy.
The Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county organises social and health care and rescue services from Hanko to Espoo and Karkkila, so its council’s decisions shape the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people. It decides on health centres, child health clinics, pupil welfare and where services are located. I stood in the regional elections in 2022 and 2025 and served as a deputy member of the rescue services board. My posts cover why local services should stay local, what a well-functioning health centre would look like, and client fees.
I am the Greens’ parliamentary candidate in the Uusimaa electoral district for 2027. Public transport has to stay a sensible alternative to the car across the HSL area: flat fare increases cost most for those who travel furthest, and the financing model should be fixed instead. As a Kirkkonummi councillor I proposed rejecting the Västra cooperation, because the municipality’s future lies with the capital region. Earlier posts cover adult responsibility, evidence-based decisions and upper secondary tuition fees.
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Raising HSL ticket prices is a mistake
HSL plans fare rises of about three percent a year in 2027–2029. A flat percentage hits Kirkkonummi hardest, where commuting requires an ABCD ticket.
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I voted against Västra
I voted against Kirkkonummi joining the Västra cooperation. The council decided otherwise. My case: the money belongs in education, not a locked-in agreement.
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An absolute no to upper secondary tuition fees
The government wants to place upper secondary students in unequal positions based on citizenship. Tuition fees must be opposed absolutely.
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A growing municipality needs a vibrant centre
Kirkkonummi's centre renovation is a golden opportunity. A vibrant centre attracts residents and businesses — and improves the municipality's finances.
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Assumption is not worth knowledge
Parties market themselves with images and slogans. It pays to challenge candidates on what their claims are actually based on before casting your vote.
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Responsibility for a better future lies with us adults
Young people are living through crisis after crisis. The responsibility for a better future lies with us adults, not with the young.
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Standing in the municipal and regional elections 2025
I am standing in both the municipal and regional elections in 2025. My priority is securing good opportunities for children and young people.
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Health belongs to everyone
Abolishing healthcare client fees saves bureaucracy, addresses problems before they grow, and ensures no one is left without care for financial reasons.
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What if there were no health centre?
What if Jorvi A&E were the only emergency service for all of Western Uusimaa? What if you always had to queue for hours at Jorvi?
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I am standing for the 2022 regional elections
I am standing in the regional elections. My priorities are maintaining local services, keeping healthcare public, and supporting care workers.
