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Participate in decision-making

Vote in municipal elections, take a local residents’ initiative, explore different direct influence channels and follow the City’s decision-making. 

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Let your voice be heard

Local residents’ initiative

Learn more about the local residents’ initiative and the process, or take an initiative at Kuntalaisaloite.fi.

Elections and voting

Information on the municipal elections and voting, plus contact details for the Helsinki central municipal election board.

Council groups

The City Council is the highest decision-making body in Helsinki. You can contact the councillors and council group representatives. You will be redirected to the old website.

Appealing decisions

As a local resident, you can lodge complaints about municipal decisions and demand rectification of incorrect procedures. You will be redirected to the old website.
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Working against discrimination

Influencer bodies ensure that the perspective of young people, the elderly and people with functional impairments are considered in the city’s planning and development of services. You can contact the councils directly and learn more about their work. 

Youth Council Council on Disability Elderly Citizens Council