I’m Lauri Lavanti – Municipal Councillor in Kirkkonummi for the Greens, lead software developer and M.Sc. (Tech.). I combine IT expertise, economic thinking, and local government experience, because a good municipality in the digital age needs all three. Browse my blog posts, or subscribe to the newsletter to get them straight to your inbox.
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Lähteelä — a gem on Kirkkonummi coast
Kirkkonummi acquired Lähteelä, a coastal recreation area. It is one of the few places on Kirkkonummi's coast accessible without a private boat - now it's permanently available to all.
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Kirkkonummi tells everyone: you belong here
Bullying of rainbow youth is increasing. Kirkkonummi voted 30–14 for flag-flying — a small gesture with measurable effects on young people's wellbeing.
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Chat control: parliament was right
The European Parliament rejected the extension of the chat control law. The police statistics are real, but parliament was still right — here is why.
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Digital independence: one step at a time
Digital independence is built in every procurement decision. Helsinki chose Finnish UpCloud as the platform for its core public services system.
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Kirkkonummi is a more equal place today
The municipal council of Kirkkonummi on 9.3. accepted my initiative for hoisting the Pride flag in Kirkkonummi, twice a year!
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Digital independence is a necessity
Finland's digital services depend on US platforms. As the US becomes unreliable, digital sovereignty is no longer optional — it is a necessity.
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West Railway exposed flaws in Kirkkonummi
The West Railway decision revealed shortcomings in Kirkkonummi's strategic planning. The municipality risks bearing the costs without the benefits.
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Lyyra points the way for Kirkkonummi
Kirkkonummi's renovation creates a culture cluster of Fyyri, Lyyra and Rovastinpuisto park. It sets conditions for growth for decades to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which party does Lauri Lavanti belong to?
- Lauri Lavanti is a member of The Greens (Vihreät) and serves as a municipal councillor in Kirkkonummi and chair of the Green council group.
- What are Lauri Lavanti's key policy areas?
- Lauri Lavanti focuses on digitalization, privacy, and the responsible adoption of AI. He combines IT expertise with economic thinking to advocate for technology policy that serves both competitiveness and sustainability.
- What is Lauri Lavanti's professional background?
- Lauri Lavanti is a lead software developer at a bank and a Master of Science (Tech.) from Aalto University. He works at the intersection of technology and society, focusing on digitalization, privacy, and responsible AI adoption.
- How does Lauri Lavanti combine technology and politics?
- Lauri Lavanti brings hands-on IT expertise to political decision-making, examining challenges as both technical and societal systems. His goal is to ensure that public administration keeps pace with technological development.