Kristian Helland (born 26 July 1947) is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party. He is known as mayor of Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, from 2001 to 2003. He replaced Ingmar Ljones who was elected to the

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. Following his successor's election in 2003, Helland continued as deputy mayor during the term 2003–2007. In 2007 he stepped down from Bergen politics, but continued as leader of the Hordaland party chapter. Outside politics he has worked within the missionary community, and with Christian education. He has been

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of Rauma Folk High School.

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1947 births Living people Christian Democratic Party (Norway) politicians Mayors of Bergen Norwegian Lutherans {{Norway-politician-1940s-stub