The Kankaanpää City Council discussed the budget proposal for the last time on November 24th and added 100.000 euros to the proposal for the development of vitality services. 

The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget and the 2027–2028 financial plan at its meeting on December 8.  

“The city government held a very extensive and thorough discussion in connection with the budget work. I believe that the good spirit of cooperation and the will to develop Kankaanpää are also reflected in this document. Immediately after the elections, we jointly agreed on additional investments in vitality services. The establishment of the vitality board, which has now been decided, will significantly increase the retention and attractiveness of our area,” emphasizes the chairman of the city government. Mikko Uusitalo.  

Mayor Mika Hatanpää's according toThe City Council's €100.000 increase in vitality services and the establishment of a vitality committee significantly strengthen Kankaanpää's development work.  

“The investment gives us even better conditions to acquire new companies in the city. I am very pleased that we are able to invest in the growth of Kankaanpää and strengthen its vitality in a determined manner,” Hatanpää states. 

The 2026 budget proposal has a deficit of approximately 1,1 million euros. The financial plan years 2027–28 will also have a deficit of approximately EUR 5,7 million. The city has an accumulated surplus of approximately EUR 11 million. However, with the projected development, the surplus buffers will decrease rapidly unless the effects of the balancing measures approved by the council are realized as planned. 

Additional information: 

Mika Hatanpää, Mayor, City of Kankaanpää, 044 577 2210, [email protected] 
Mikko Uusitalo, Chairman of the City Board, City of Kankaanpää, +0500 244598 [email protected]
Ari Virolainen, CFO, City of Kankaanpää, 044 577 2241, [email protected]

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