Who is Bill De Blasio?

Bill de Blasio is an American politician who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from January 2014 to December 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held positions such as the New York City Public Advocate and a City Council member. De Blasio is known for his progressive policies, including efforts to address income inequality and expand affordable housing. After his tenure as mayor, he briefly ran for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election.