En ole suomalainen! / I am not a Finn!

Dear friends, followers, fellow city-dwellers, I am not a Finn. But I live in Finland. And that is completely OK.

Candidates like me are often expected to prove our Finnishness first, before being allowed to express our needs and opinions.

I am running because I want to make my city better and more functional for everyone.

And opinions of internationals like me matter, because Helsinki is home to 12% of Finland's population, but more than one in four people with international background in Finland live here.

A city that works for not just internationals, but also other minorities, is one that works for everyone. And it is my strong belief that no city-dweller must be left behind.

So let's worry less about what flag minorities relate to, and focus more on the work that needs to be done.⠀ ⠀ Towards a friendlier and more equal city.⠀ ⠀ Together!