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The highest decision-making body in a municipality is a council elected by the residents. The council members are elected for four years at a time in municipal elections. The next municipal elections will take place on Sunday, 13 June 2021. In municipal elections, you may only vote for a candidate standing for election in your own municipality of residence.

Kuopio hall has been changed during this week to be a coronavirus vaccination centre. For the moments, the hall is totally closed to other activities for some time.

A new biking season is about to start. Popular Vilkku city bikes will be available on Monday April 26th. There will be 250 bikes available for the third season, and 35 city bike stations around the city. Vilkku city bike passes can be purchased at 8 a.m.