
Helsinki's Mayor for the term 2025-2029 is Daniel Sazonov (kokoomus).
The Deputy mayors by sector for 2025-2029 are:
- Education, Reetta Vanhanen (vihreät)
- Urban Environment, Johanna Laisaari (sosialidemokraatit)
- Culture and Leisure, Paavo Arhinmäki (vasemmistoliitto)
- Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services, Maarit Vierunen (kokoomus)
The Mayor leads the City and serves as chairperson of the City Board. The Deputy Mayors serve as chairpersons of the division committees and are members of the City Board. The City Council elects the Mayor and Deputy Mayors among the councillors for the duration of the electoral period.