# Participate and influence

*URL: https://www.joroinen.fi/en/decision-making/participate-and-influence/*  
*Published: 2026-04-01*  
*Modified: 2026-06-02*

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### Resident initiative

Under section 28 of the Local Government Act, a municipal resident has the right to submit initiatives to the municipality on matters concerning its activities. Find out how to make an initiative.

- [Resident initiative](/en/decision-making/participate-and-influence/municipal-initiative/)

### Elections

The right to vote, polling stations in Joroinen and the regular elections of the coming years. In elections, residents choose the decision-makers.

- [Elections and voting](/en/decision-making/participate-and-influence/elections/)

### Upcoming meetings

The upcoming meeting dates of the Joroinen municipal council and municipal board, as well as links to meeting broadcasts on YouTube.

- [Upcoming meetings](/en/decision-making/participate-and-influence/upcoming-meetings/)