Candidate in the municipal elections in Espoo and county elections in Western Uusimaa!
I currently serve as a councilor in the Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county and as the chair of the Individual Affairs Committee. Additionally, I am a deputy councilor in the Espoo City Council and a member of the Espoo-Lohja Regional Advisory Board at Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
As a first-term councilor and deputy councilor, I have actively studied and engaged in various issues. I understand the political decision-making process and the annual decision-making cycle. It may sound dull, but it is essential for knowing when and where to make an impact. I am passionate about making a difference, and now I also have significantly more expertise than when I was previously a candidate.
I hope to earn the trust of the residents in the area to continue my work as a regional councilor. In Espoo, I have been able to participate in my council group's work as a deputy councilor, but I hope that in the next term, I can contribute to developing my hometown as a full councilor, which naturally comes with greater decision-making power.
- Regional and municipal elections: April 13, 2025
- Advance voting abroad: April 2–5, 2025
- Advance voting in Finland: April 2–8, 2025
WHO AM I?
I am Taru Salovaara, a 32-year-old nurse and practical nurse from Espoo. Throughout my career, I have worked in various healthcare roles in nursing homes, home care, home hospitals, and as a personal assistant. In recent years, I have primarily worked in communications and journalism, as well as serving as a regional coordinator for the council groups of Eastern and Western Uusimaa. I have maintained my expertise and understanding of the current state of healthcare by taking shifts during holidays and extended leaves.
I am currently studying for a Master's degree in Wellbeing Management in Developing Social and Healthcare Services at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. I believe these studies will provide me with both a deeper understanding of future challenges in the social and healthcare sector and concrete tools for better leadership.
In my free time, I am actively involved in organizations and associations. Cancer patient advocacy is especially close to my heart, and as the chair of the Finnish Gynecological Cancer Patients' Association, I work to ensure that every cancer patient receives high-quality care, support, and rehabilitation—without forgetting their loved ones. In recent years, I have also delved deeper into the societal position of people living alone. Although Finland has 1.3 million people living alone, their voices are rarely heard, and society is primarily developed with others in mind.
On this page, I share my thoughts primarily from a political perspective, but also through my work, trustee positions, and everyday experiences.