Mayor
Urmas Klaas
Urmas Klaas was elected Mayor of Tartu on 8th April 2014 and re-elected on 14th November 2017, 19th November 2021 and 4th December 2025.
Responsibilities
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governing the city
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development plans
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representing the city
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personnel management
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foreign affairs
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information and public relations
Phone +372 736 1222
[email protected]
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu
Deputy Mayors
Martin Bek
Was elected as deputy mayor on 4 December 2025.
Responsibilities
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loan policy
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city assets
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finances and budget
Contact
Phone +372 736 1111
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu
Merle Kivest
Was elected as deputy mayor on 4 December 2025.
Responsibilities
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migration
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social security and welfare
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social policy
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health care
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employment
Contact
Phone +372 736 1111
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu
Priit Humal
Was elected as deputy mayor on 4 December 2025.
Responsibilities
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public order
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energy sector
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entrepreneurship
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innovation
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environmental protection
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communal services
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tourism
Contact
Phone +372 736 1111
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu
Ulla Preeden
Was elected as deputy mayor on 4 December 2025. Will take office on 1 April 2026.
Responsibilities
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education
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physical education and sports
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culture
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youth work
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science
Contact
Phone +372 736 1111
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu
Kertu Vuks
Was elected as deputy mayor on 4 December 2025.
Responsibilities
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development plans
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construction supervision
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urban planning
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land readjustment
Contact
Phone +372 736 1111
Tartu City Government
Raekoda
50089 Tartu