Youth Council

Seinäjoki Youth Council is a politically independent official municipal advisory body and the voice of young people. It consists of 24 young people from across Seinäjoki who organize events, influence current issues and express their opinions to decision-makers. The Youth Council cooperates, among others, with local young people, youth services and municipal decision-makers. The Youth Council also has representatives on several committees and on the city council.

New youth council representatives are elected every other year. The elections are open to young people aged 13–20 who live, study or are registered in Seinäjoki. The term of office is two years. The Youth Council meets six times a year in general assembly, and any working groups meet once a month or as needed. In addition, the Youth Council often represents young people in meetings and events of various municipal bodies. 

Members of the Youth Council

Veera Niemistö, chair

Mirella Wallin, 1st Vice Chair

Leevi Niemi, 2nd Vice Chair

Evie Wiltshear, secretary

Nex Hätälä, deputy secretary

Vilhelmiina Försti

Mico Ellefson

Emma Engø

Maikki Heinonen

Nella Hänninen

Julia Jalava

Katriina Kallio-Könnö

Leevi Koivisto

Atso Kuusisto

Miro Lyly

Fanny Merisalo

Markku Michael Boy

Veera Mäkelä

Lilja Panula

Scarlett Rantamäki

Vilho Rintala

Saara Sorsa

Tony Tuikka

Netta Wallin

Alternates

Olivia Hietamäki

Seela Jokiaho

Topi Leppäkangas

Aada-Sofia Marjeta

Aaro Pääkkönen

Aukusti Saari