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.

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The city has had two ongoing economic stability programs. The first economic stability program started in 2024. The second economic program started in 2026. The program periods partially overlap.

The steering groups for both economic programs have been formed by the city government and the city council presidium. The project groups for the programs have included the city management team and the first chairmen of the council and the board.

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In addition to the city's website, the city's own staff and elected officials are also kept informed about the city's sustainable economic programs through media releases.

Economic Stability Programme 2026–2029

The City Government launched the continuation of the Stable Economy Program in December 2025. The program aims to balance the city's finances by ten million euros during the program period 2026–2029. At the end of the program period, investments and annual gross profit should be in balance. In addition, the city should be able to invest without significant debt.

The city currently has approximately 86 million euros in loans. The loan per resident is approximately 3000 euros. During the financial planning period until 2029, the amount of loans will increase by 15 million euros annually unless the city takes measures to stabilize the economy.

During spring 2026, the city will investigate what measures the city could take to improve its financial situation. The investigation will be carried out in all four of the city's departments. In addition to permanent and one-off savings measures, the city will also assess investment needs.

The overall Sustainable Economic Program will proceed to decision-making in June 2026.

Economic Stability Programme 2024–2027

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

As part of its financial stabilization efforts, 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 were allocated to 2025 and EUR 2,0 million to 2026 and 2027. In addition, investments were phased and prioritized to curb the growth of the loan stock. The program did not include any layoffs or layoffs of personnel.