Elections in Äänekoski
In 2025, two general elections will be held simultaneously: regional elections and municipal elections. You can vote in both elections at the same time. However, if you wish, you can vote in different elections at different times or exercise your right to vote only in one election.
Polling stations in Äänekoski
Here you will find the polling places and times for the 2025 regional and municipal elections in Äänekoski.
Municipal elections 2021
Information about the 2021 municipal elections.
Municipal initiative
What is a municipal initiative Municipal initiatives refer to initiatives referred to in Section 410 of the Municipal Act (2015/23) or referendum initiatives referred to in Section 25.
Influence the youth council
The youth council promotes development from the perspective of young people and increases cooperation and dialogue between the city and its young people.
Participatory budgeting
The City of Äänekoski's participatory budgeting is implemented through village parliament activities. The City of Äänekoski's participatory budgeting and village parliament activities have brought desired investments to villages for several years. The City of Äänekoski's Culture and Sports Department distributes a total of 50 euros in village development funds annually.
Participatory budgeting for youth
Participatory budgeting for youth is part of the City of Äänekoski's efforts to promote the well-being of young people. The city allocates 25 euros annually directly to activities that meet the wishes of young people. Participatory budgeting is a significant investment in young people.
Feedback
In the feedback service of the city of Äänekoski, you can give feedback and development suggestions about the services or report your observations. Your feedback is important to us and it helps us to develop our services.
Äänekoski phenomenon
Äänekoski implements its city strategy, the Äänekoski phenomenon, boldly and openly and together with the residents! Everyone is invited to implement the strategy in accordance with the good life, sustainable environment and effective livelihoods - the three main goals of the inclusive strategy.
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Notification channel
We are committed to operating transparently and openly. For this reason and in order to meet the requirements of the legislation, we use an anonymous notification channel maintained by an external partner, which enables the reporting of suspected abuses.