Participatory budgeting 2024
The vote between the two top proposals was close. The proposal to renovate a swimming area in Honkajoki received 385 votes. and it narrowly defeated the proposal to establish a recreation area in the center of Kankaanpää (364 votes). The third most supported proposal was the proposal to increase the asphalting of streets in the center area (286 votes).
472 people participated in the vote. In the vote, the residents of the municipality were allowed to name the three best proposals in order of preference. When the votes were counted, the proposal named in 1st place received five (5) points, the one named in 2nd place received three (3) points, and the one named in 3rd place received one (1) point.
The voting period ended on June 9.6.2024, 12. The right to vote was open to residents over the age of 2012 (born in 26 or earlier). The most active participants were those aged 55–63,8 (55% of voters). The share of those over the age of 23,6 was 12% and the share of those aged 25–12,6 was XNUMX%.
Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions and participated in the vote!
| Proposal | Score |
|---|---|
| 9. Renovate a swimming area in Honkajoki. (50.000 e) | 385 |
| 2. Create a seating area in the center of Kankaanpää (for example, in the area of the Torikatu daycare center). Create a park-like area with benches and beautiful plantings. In addition, more benches will be purchased along other routes. Liven up the back tarpaulin of the market square's performance canopy with a logo or image. (15.000 e) | 364 |
| 8. Additional funds for asphalting the streets in the city center. (50.000 e) | 286 |
| 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) | 277 |
| 3. A lean-to for the Venesjärvi beach and a slide, swing and seesaw for the playground. (15.000 e) | 268 |
| 14. We will purchase 2 3x2 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) | 232 |
| 21. We will build a boardwalk in Huidankeitaa. Huidankeitaa is one of the city's geopark sites. There is also an observation tower in the area. (25.000 e) | 217 |
| 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) | 205 |
| 19. A mini golf course will be built in the Kankaanpää city center. (50.000 e) | 203 |
| 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) | 196 |
| 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) | 183 |
| 4. Renovation of the Kyynärjärvi birdwatching tower and signage. (50.000 e) | 145 |
| 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) | 144 |
| 20. An age-free concert event will be organized, where a popular and famous band will perform in Kankaanpää. (50.000 e) | 131 |
| 6. A carpet cleaning facility will be built in the central area of Honkajoki. (15.000 e) | 123 |
| 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) | 112 |
| 5. A group exercise course for working-age people will be organized as a course at the community college (September 2024-April 2025). Additional appropriation for Petäjä College to implement the new course. (5.000 e) | 100 |
| 7. Build a dog park for small dogs. (12.000 e) | 70 |
| 17. Renovation of the Opistonkatu pedestrian route (replacing the asphalt and improving drainage). (50.000 e) | 63 |
| 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) | 58 |
| 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) | 33 |
| 12. Electric window blinds for the windows of the sports center's gym. (10.000 e) | 31 |