Strategy

April 2026, the City Council of Mikkeli approved the city’s strategy for the years 2026–2030. The strategy’s vision is: International capital of clean water & comprehensive security on the shores of Saimaa.

Mikkeli’s strategy guides the city’s development toward a prosperous, vibrant, and safe everyday life. This work is carried out in collaboration with residents, businesses, and partners, with the goal of ensuring a smooth and high quality of life in Mikkeli at every stage of life.

The values of Mikkeli in the strategy are:

1. Fair: Empathy and equality drive our actions. Everyone can be themselves.

2. Brave: We make decisions, try new things and adapt to the changing world.

3. Constructive: We operate openly and sustainably, strengthening cooperation.

4. Secure: We are building a safe everyday life, anticipating risks and working together to ensure we are prepared.

Photo: In Mikkeli, efforts are being made to promote a sustainable and pleasant living environment that offers opportunities for activities and participation for everyone. Photographer: Pihla Liukkonen.

The strategy consists of five themes
1. Wellbeing for local residents and smooth daily life: We invest in smooth everyday life, high-quality services, and safety. Well-being is built together, with a particular focus on supporting children and families.

2. Education, competence and employment: We are building a coherent educational pathway and strengthening connections with working life. We attract skilled professionals to our city.

3. Vitality, businesses and investment: We create a business-friendly operating environment that attracts sustainable investments and supports growth.

4. Economy and impact: We maintain a sustainable economy and allocate resources effectively to achieve the greatest impact.

5. Staff – Strategy implementers: A competent and well-being workforce of the City of Mikkeli enables the strategy to be put into practice.

Read more about Mikkeli’s City Strategy (PDF).

More info
Aki Kauranen
Strategy and Development Manager
aki.kauranen@mikkeli.fi 
044 794 2093