Program for a stable economy

The strategic goal of the City of Riihimäki is to be a community of sustainable growth. The realization of this goal requires that the finances and assets of the City of Riihimäki are managed systematically, responsibly and in a balanced manner.

Learn about the city's strategy.

The City Council decided to launch a sustainable economy program in connection with the 2024 budget. The goal of the sustainable economy program is to curb the growth of the city's operating expenses and debt, while at the same time ensuring revenue. The sustainable economy program consists of measures and reforms that adjust operations, structures and resourcing, and respond to changes in the operating environment. The goal is sustainable and investment-enabling long-term financial management.

As part of the economic stabilization program, the City of Riihimäki aimed to achieve savings of EUR 4,2 million for the planning period 2025–2027. Of the savings in operating expenses, EUR 2,2 million was allocated to 2025 and EUR 2,0 million to 2026 and 2027. In addition, investments have been phased and prioritized to curb the growth of the loan stock. The 2025–2027 economic stabilization program did not include any layoffs or layoffs of personnel.

Mayor Jouni Eho will propose to the City Council at the meeting to be held on December 1, 2025, the continuation of the stable economic program.

Check out the city council agenda for December 1, 2025 (kunta2.riihimaki.fi).

Preparation and communication of the stable economic program

According to a decision made in 2024, the steering group for the sustainable economy program will be formed by the city government and the presidium of the city council. The program's project group will include the city management team, the first chairmen of the city council and the city government, and an external expert if necessary.

Get to know the city council and city government.

Read more about the city's leadership team.

The city's stable economy program will be communicated to city residents and other stakeholders through media releases in addition to the city's website. The city's own personnel and elected officials will also be kept informed.