Decision-Making

Attractiveness and Future Committee

The Committee participates, at the initiative of the presenting officials, in the preparation of matters related to the City’s areas of responsibility. It is particularly responsible for cross-sectoral foresight, strategy, programme and future-oriented work aimed at increasing Kuhmo’s attractiveness and its ability to retain residents and businesses.

The Committee submits proposals and recommendations for action to the City’s committees and the City Board. In accordance with the administrative regulations, the Attractiveness and Future Committee meets four times a year.

Attractiveness and Future Committee

Taimi Komulainen (National Coalition Party), Chair
Kari-Antti Kitunen (Centre Party), Vice-Chair
Riikka Heikkinen (Finns Party)
Ensio Pikkarainen (SDP)
Arto Malinen (Centre Party)
Kaija Pietikäinen (Centre Party)
Aila Ahtonen, representative of the Council for Older People and People with Disabilities
Veijo Malinen, representative of the Committee for Second-Home Residents
Matti Pesonen, representative of the Rural Affairs Advisory Council
Eva Karjalainen, representative of the Youth Council
Juhana Juntunen, Mayor
Pekka Horttanainen, Director of Economic Development
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