Tuusula strikes a balance – aiming for a sustainable economy
The Tuusula Municipal Executive Committee discussed the framework for the 2027 budget at its seminar on Friday 12 June in Monio. The budget is being prepared at a time when the municipal economy is facing cost pressures and there is uncertainty surrounding economic developments.
The aim is to bring the economy back into balance
– The aim is to keep the growth in operating expenditure moderate, even though wage settlements are pushing up staff costs and prices remain high. Tax revenue is expected to grow, but there is uncertainty surrounding this trend due to the recovery in economic growth and employment. Central government grants are expected to fall from their current level, says Chief Financial Officer Kari Ora.
In recent years, the local authority has invested in boosting the local economy, and its debt has increased. Operating revenue is being used to service the debt.
– We are drawing up the budget with a view to putting the council’s finances on a more sustainable footing. According to current estimates, the council’s finances will remain in a slight deficit in 2027, Ora continues
Structural solutions are needed
– Balancing the budget requires a number of measures to be taken simultaneously: strengthening the revenue base, prioritising investments, curbing debt, and making permanent adjustments to current expenditure. “It is important that we make structural changes in good time,” says Mayor Janne Mellin.
Preparations will continue into the autumn
Preparations for the 2027 budget will continue throughout the summer and autumn. The framework will be refined on the basis of population forecasts, service needs and productivity measures, amongst other factors.
The Mayor’s draft budget will be finalised on 1 October 2026. The Municipal Executive Board will begin its consideration of the budget in October, and the Council will approve the budget in November.
Further information:
Mayor Janne Mellin, janne.mellin@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3249
Finance Director Kari Ora, kari.ora@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3062
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