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Tomorrow, Porvoo is Green
Porvoo Green party municipal election programme for 2021
WE FIGHT THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND TAKE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Green Porvoo has…
- versatile nature and a growing number of nature protection areas
- nature close to every resident — well-maintained nature trails
- forestry without logging goals, taking into account protection goals
- a strong commitment to climate programme to achieve carbon neutrality in 2030
- a strong cycling culture
- railroad connection to the capital region
- a pleasant walking route between the market square and Old Porvoo
- a growing amount of local and vegetarian food in food services
WE INVEST IN EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Green Porvoo has…
- healthy and valued schools, both in urban and rural areas
- good student welfare resources and enough adults in schools
- low threshold to libraries, theatres, concerts, museums, and galleries
- secure resources for the cultural sector
- its own art and nature centre
- free and open city space
- a lively, pleasant city centre with an enhanced look
- respect for common cultural heritage and old buildings
- distinctive atmosphere that emphasizes own strengths
- bilingual, multicultural daily life
WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYONE’S WELLBEING
Green Porvoo has…
- functioning and high-quality health and social services
- open and pre-emptive services for families
- early and correctly aimed psycho-social support and mental health services
- senior housing and sufficient places for round-the-clock care
- versatile and open-for-all exercise opportunities
- friendly and inclusive atmosphere also for immigrants
- fair possibilities for associations, voluntary work, and communal work
WE UPHOLD VITALITY
Green Porvoo has…
- open and democratic decision-making
- participatory budgeting and other direct opportunities to influence
- a way to make sustainable purchases that takes local businesses into account
- a commitment to advancing Fair Trade
- flexible employment options for those partly fit for work
- opportunities for immigrants to integrate into Finnish working life
- equal pay and open working atmosphere