Helsinki office held by head of government Mayor of Helsinki
Government
As is the case with all Finnish municipalities, Helsinki's city council is the main decision-making organ in local politics, dealing with issues such as urban planning, schools, health care, and public transport. The council is chosen in the nationally held municipal elections, which are held every four years.
Helsinki's city council consists of eighty-five members. Following the most recent municipal elections in 2017, the three largest parties are the National Coalition Party (25), the Green League (21), and the Social Democratic Party (12).The Mayor of Helsinki is Juhana Vartiainen.
Head of Government Position Chief Minister of State Prime Ministership Chief of Executive State Premier