Participatory budgeting – vote 2024 for residents of the city of Kankaanpää
Participatory budgeting is a method of working where city residents are involved in the discussion, planning and decision-making regarding shared tax resources. Kankaanpää has an allocation of 50.000 euros.
22 proposals that will delight residents of different ages have been selected for voting. The allocated funds will be used to implement as many proposals that receive the most votes as 50.000 euros will allow. The allocated funds can therefore be used to implement several small proposals or one proposal worth 50.000 euros.
Everyone who turns 12 this year (born in 2012 or earlier) has the right to vote. Voting period ends on June 9.6.2024, XNUMX. Fill out the electronic voting form hereIf you do not have the opportunity to vote electronically, you can fill out a voting form at the library.
In the voting, votes are given to the three best proposals in order of preference: 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place.
The result of the vote will be published in week 24.
The following proposals are included in the vote:
1. A pump track will be built. You can ride on the track with different types of bicycles, scooters or even roller skates. (50.000 e)
2. We will create a seating area in the center of Kankaanpää (for example, in the area of the Torikatu kindergarten). We will create a park-like area with benches and beautiful plantings. In addition, we will purchase more benches along other routes. We will liven up the back tarpaulin of the market square's performance canopy with a logo or image. (15.000 e)
3. A lean-to for the Venesjärvi beach and a slide, swing and seesaw for the playground. (15.000 e)
4. Renovation of the Kyynärjärvi bird tower and signage (50.000 e)
5. A group exercise course for working-age people will be organized as a community college course (September 2024 April 2025). Additional allocation to Petäjä College to implement a new course. (5.000 e)
6. A carpet cleaning facility will be built in the central area of Honkajoki. (15.000 e)
7. Build a dog park for small dogs. (12.000 e)
8. Additional funding for asphalting the streets of the city center (50.000 euros)
9. Renovate a swimming area in Honkajoki. (50.000 e)
10. An indoor play structure (e.g. a climbing and sliding structure) will be purchased for the ball sports hall. In addition, fun days will be organized in the sports center approximately every other week (autumn and spring season). The city will purchase the regularly implemented fun day events from the clubs. (10.000 e)
11. The organization of community dining events will be supported with 5000 euros. Free or low-cost meals will be provided weekly for a period of 3-4 months. The target group is pensioners, the unemployed and families with children. (5.000 euros)
12. Electric window blinds for the windows of the sports center's gym. (10.000 e)
13. A roller hockey rink will be acquired. Roller hockey is a game similar to ice hockey, played with modern roller skates (inline) and a puck. The rink would be built as a multi-game area, so it would also serve other sports enthusiasts with or without skates. (50.000 e)
14. We will purchase 2 3×2 meter football goals for the Honkajoki sports field, a fence between the field and the roads, and sports equipment to lend to the library (e.g. snowshoes, SUP board, 1-2 fat bikes). (15.000 e)
15. Two lean-tos will be built on an island in Venesjärvi. A lean-to has been proposed for example on Salmensaari. In addition, two rowing boats will be purchased for general loan. Requires permission from the landowner (Finnish Forestry Board) and an agreement on maintaining the lean-tos. (18.000 e)
16. Appropriation for improving the Myllymäki fitness track and small playground. Equipment will be purchased with older children in mind. For example, a zipline, balance equipment and a trampoline. (30.000 e)
17. Renovation of the Opistonkatu pedestrian route (replacement of asphalt and improvement of drainage) (50.000 e)
18. Purchase of launching platforms and signs to improve fishing opportunities in Kankaanpää (Karvianjoki). The implementation of the project requires cooperation with, among others, landowners on the riverbanks. (15.000 e)
19. A mini golf course will be built in the Kankaanpää city center. (50.000 e)
20. An age-free concert event will be organized, where a popular and famous band will perform in Kankaanpää. (50.000 e)
21. We will build a boardwalk at Huidankeitaa. Huidankeitaa is one of the city's Geopark sites. There is also an observation tower in the area. (25.000 e)
22. An experiment is being carried out in which a toy box with a number code is purchased at a popular playground, from which play equipment can be borrowed. The code is given against a deposit. (5.000 e)