Kirkkonummi is a developing and growing municipality with immense potential. If we act wisely, we can build a municipality that attracts new residents, supports local entrepreneurship, invests in education and transportation, and leads the fight against climate change. With these measures, we can increase Kirkkonummi’s appeal while reducing the municipal tax rate to 5.3% within the next 10 years – without cutting services.
How can we achieve this? Here are the key actions that will enable Kirkkonummi to achieve sustainable growth and a balanced economy.
1. Controlled Population Growth – More Taxpayers, Better Services
Increasing the population is key to balancing Kirkkonummi’s economy. However, growth must be managed wisely to ensure that new residents bring more tax revenue than additional service costs.
- 🏡 Diverse and affordable housing options attract new residents at different life stages.
- 🏫 Developing services such as new schools and daycare centers supports a growing population.
- 🌳 Green areas and high-quality urban planning ensure a pleasant and sustainable living environment.
By attracting economically active residents, the tax base expands, making it possible to lower the tax rate.
2. Strengthening the Local Economy – Jobs and Entrepreneurship Are Key
A strong economy means more jobs, higher tax revenue, and a more vibrant municipality. Kirkkonummi must support entrepreneurship and attract new businesses.
- 🏢 Establish an Entrepreneurship Hub, supporting startups and small businesses – modeled after Helsinki’s Maria 01.
- 🌍 Promote green business and the circular economy, attracting new investments and jobs to Kirkkonummi.
- 📍 Attract businesses by offering efficient permit processes and appealing business facilities.
With more people working in Kirkkonummi, corporate tax revenues increase, giving the municipality greater financial flexibility.
3. Smoother Traffic and Public Transport – Better Connections, More Residents
Good transportation connections make Kirkkonummi a more attractive place to live and work. Improving public transport and safe pedestrian and cycling paths supports the municipality’s growth.
- 🚆 Better train connections to Helsinki and Espoo – more frequent services and faster routes increase attractiveness.
- 🚌 Expanded bus network, better connecting villages and urban centers.
- 🚴♂️ Safe cycling and walking routes, such as a dedicated pedestrian and cycling path between Gesterby and Masala.
Better transport links attract new residents and commuters, strengthening the tax base.
4. Recreation and Leisure Services – Vitality and Well-being
High-quality leisure services make the municipality more enjoyable and support residents’ well-being. Investments in culture, sports, and community spaces can increase Kirkkonummi’s attractiveness and tourism revenue.
- 🏟 Multi-purpose sports centers and dance venues, serving all age groups.
- 🎭 Support for events and cultural programs, attracting visitors from outside the municipality.
- 🌲 Utilizing Kirkkonummi’s unique nature for tourism and recreation.
This is not just an investment in well-being, but also a way to bring in additional revenue and attract new residents.
5. Education and Early Childhood Education – An Investment in the Future
High-quality education and early childhood education make Kirkkonummi more attractive to families and ensure a skilled future workforce.
- 📚 Developing schools and daycare centers ensures smaller class sizes and better teaching quality.
- 💻 Digital learning tools and new teaching methods support student engagement and success.
- 👨🏫 Attracting teachers with better working conditions and career opportunities.
High-quality education attracts new families to Kirkkonummi and supports the local economy.
6. Multiculturalism and Linguistic Diversity – A Stronger Community
A diverse and open community is a vibrant one. Kirkkonummi must be a place where everyone feels welcome and part of the society.
- 🌏 Multicultural events and meeting places bring people together and increase cultural understanding.
- 🗣 Multilingual services make daily life easier and support integration.
This strengthens community ties and makes Kirkkonummi more attractive to international professionals and businesses.
7. Fighting Climate Change – A Sustainable and Competitive Kirkkonummi
Sustainability is not just about the environment—it is also a smart economic choice.
- ☀️ Renewable energy and energy efficiency reduce long-term costs.
- 🌿 Sustainable transportation and construction make the municipality more livable and dynamic.
- ♻ Circular economy and eco-friendly businesses create jobs and economic growth.
Fighting climate change can be a competitive advantage, attracting investments and new businesses.
Goal: A 5.3% Municipal Tax Rate – Without Service Cuts
All these measures support the same goal: strengthening Kirkkonummi’s economy and expanding the tax base without the need for service cuts.
By attracting more residents, strengthening the economy, and improving infrastructure, we can lower the municipal tax rate to 5.3% within 10 years—while making Kirkkonummi even more attractive and dynamic.
💡 What do you think? What are the key areas for Kirkkonummi’s development? Leave a comment and let’s continue the discussion!