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Maker of the party program
In the autumn, the Vantaa Conservative Party approved a goal program of over 10 pages. Lauri led its creation as the Chair of the Program Committee.
The program is based on his "Good Circle" strategy model for developing Vantaa. “We must bake the cake before we can share it. A strong economy is the foundation of all development.”
The aim is a positive cycle. “Good services and reasonable taxes can be combined when the city is thriving and attracts job-creating companies and good taxpayers.”
This is the guiding principle of the program. “An attractive Vantaa draws in job-creating companies and skilled labor. This generates jobs, employment, and tax revenue. These are the resources with which we can develop Vantaa's services and attractiveness.”
Challenges to solve
Although many things are well in Finland, today there are plenty of challenges to solve. "These include Vantaa's growing unemployment, people's concerns about their safety, the tight financial situation of the Wellbeing Services County, and the increasing demand for services,” says Lauri.
“Fortunately, we have strengths to build on. A vibrant area, in a logistically excellent location, and our age structure is better than the average.”
Lauri is the Vice-Chair of the Vantaa City Council. In the Wellbeing Services County, he is the Chair of both the Conservative Party council group and its budget negotiation committee. “In these roles, it is important to be able to collaborate with both the administrative machinery and all parties.”
Efficiently Providing Good Social and Health Services
The budget negotiation committee led by Lauri prepared a reform program that enhances the economy by 300 million euros. What was it like to create it?
“It felt like being at the forefront of major issues. A 1.3 billion euro annual budget and the production of vital services.”
According to the newspapers, all parties praised the outcome at the council meeting. The idea is not to cut services but to enhance their production. “We aim for a 2% efficiency improvement each year. Next year, we will achieve with 98 cents what currently costs one euro.”
“We are implementing many reforms, but not all at once, rather gradually. This way, we can balance the economy while ensuring services.”
VAKE's special challenge is the flaw in the funding model created by Marin's government. “The funding model's metrics do not accommodate the large social expenses of our area!”
National Defense Information and Security Policy
Lauri served as the Chair of the Advisory Board of Defense Information for 12 years. His military rank is Captain Lieutenant in the reserves.
“MTS operates within the Ministry of Defense and promotes citizens' mental resilience in crises and increases understanding of security policy and national defense.”
Currently, Lauri is the Director of Advocacy for Luovat ry, a cooperative body in the cultural sector. “Last week, I presented the needs of creative industry companies and professional artists to the parliamentary economic committee.”
Moderate Conservative
In his younger years, Lauri worked as the Editor-in-Chief of the Conservative Party newspaper Nykypäivä, as a special assistant to a couple of ministers, and as the campaign manager for presidential elections.
He worked for the Conservative Party for several years and had the opportunity to work under Ilkka Suominen, Pertti Salolainen, and Sauli Niinistö.
“I am a moderate centrist Conservative,” says Lauri. “For me, being a Conservative means a combination of responsibility, freedom, caring, and everyday security.”
Strategy Turns Wishes into Reality
The Vantaa Conservative Party's program tires to fullfil these aims. “To ensure the program is not just empty words, we must consider both the goals and the means to achieve them at a strategic level."
” The "Vantaa for a Good Circle" program includes both aspects. “We want to have good schools, people-centered and high-quality family, sports, and cultural services, smart zoning, and a safe everyday life.”
All this requires a strong economy and resources. They do not come by themselves. “We need continuous efforts for growth, new jobs, and to enhance Vantaa's attractiveness and livability. We must invest fully in these areas.”
> Excerpts from the Party Program
NOTE: The article is AI translated, and we are sorry to inform that there can be mistakes
The program is based on his "Good Circle" strategy model for developing Vantaa. “We must bake the cake before we can share it. A strong economy is the foundation of all development.”
The aim is a positive cycle. “Good services and reasonable taxes can be combined when the city is thriving and attracts job-creating companies and good taxpayers.”
This is the guiding principle of the program. “An attractive Vantaa draws in job-creating companies and skilled labor. This generates jobs, employment, and tax revenue. These are the resources with which we can develop Vantaa's services and attractiveness.”
Challenges to solve
Although many things are well in Finland, today there are plenty of challenges to solve. "These include Vantaa's growing unemployment, people's concerns about their safety, the tight financial situation of the Wellbeing Services County, and the increasing demand for services,” says Lauri.
“Fortunately, we have strengths to build on. A vibrant area, in a logistically excellent location, and our age structure is better than the average.”
Lauri is the Vice-Chair of the Vantaa City Council. In the Wellbeing Services County, he is the Chair of both the Conservative Party council group and its budget negotiation committee. “In these roles, it is important to be able to collaborate with both the administrative machinery and all parties.”
Efficiently Providing Good Social and Health Services
The budget negotiation committee led by Lauri prepared a reform program that enhances the economy by 300 million euros. What was it like to create it?
“It felt like being at the forefront of major issues. A 1.3 billion euro annual budget and the production of vital services.”
According to the newspapers, all parties praised the outcome at the council meeting. The idea is not to cut services but to enhance their production. “We aim for a 2% efficiency improvement each year. Next year, we will achieve with 98 cents what currently costs one euro.”
“We are implementing many reforms, but not all at once, rather gradually. This way, we can balance the economy while ensuring services.”
VAKE's special challenge is the flaw in the funding model created by Marin's government. “The funding model's metrics do not accommodate the large social expenses of our area!”
National Defense Information and Security Policy
Lauri served as the Chair of the Advisory Board of Defense Information for 12 years. His military rank is Captain Lieutenant in the reserves.
“MTS operates within the Ministry of Defense and promotes citizens' mental resilience in crises and increases understanding of security policy and national defense.”
Currently, Lauri is the Director of Advocacy for Luovat ry, a cooperative body in the cultural sector. “Last week, I presented the needs of creative industry companies and professional artists to the parliamentary economic committee.”
Moderate Conservative
In his younger years, Lauri worked as the Editor-in-Chief of the Conservative Party newspaper Nykypäivä, as a special assistant to a couple of ministers, and as the campaign manager for presidential elections.
He worked for the Conservative Party for several years and had the opportunity to work under Ilkka Suominen, Pertti Salolainen, and Sauli Niinistö.
“I am a moderate centrist Conservative,” says Lauri. “For me, being a Conservative means a combination of responsibility, freedom, caring, and everyday security.”
Strategy Turns Wishes into Reality
The Vantaa Conservative Party's program tires to fullfil these aims. “To ensure the program is not just empty words, we must consider both the goals and the means to achieve them at a strategic level."
” The "Vantaa for a Good Circle" program includes both aspects. “We want to have good schools, people-centered and high-quality family, sports, and cultural services, smart zoning, and a safe everyday life.”
All this requires a strong economy and resources. They do not come by themselves. “We need continuous efforts for growth, new jobs, and to enhance Vantaa's attractiveness and livability. We must invest fully in these areas.”
> Excerpts from the Party Program
NOTE: The article is AI translated, and we are sorry to inform that there can be mistakes