Jimi at a glance
About Jimi
I’m Jimi Mahonen, a law and economics student and city councillor from Turku. I have a strong background in student politics and varied work experience.
Outside politics, I enjoy time with friends, books, music and football. Here you can get to know my story and follow my latest news.
Life and background
The story so far.
2003
The story begins in Kauhava
I was born in Kauhava in 2003.
2009
A new home in Tikkakoski
My family and I moved to Tikkakoski.
2013
A year in England
Our journey continued to England, where we lived for a year.
2014
Back to Jyväskylä
We returned from England to Jyväskylä.
School years
An interest in politics
My first experience of participation came through the school student council. In upper secondary school, my interest in public affairs returned.
Photos and more details
Photo from Jimi’s own archive Before 2023
Military service
I served in the Kainuu Brigade and attended reserve officer training in Hamina. I hold the rank of second lieutenant in the reserve.
Photos and more details
Photo from Jimi’s own archive 2023
Turku and law studies
I moved to Turku and began my university studies.
Photos and more details
Photo from Jimi’s own archive University years
Getting involved in student politics
I became active in student politics and served on the board of the Student Union of the University of Turku.
