Bill de Blasio is an American politician who served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is known for his progressive policies and efforts to improve the city’s education and economic equality. De Blasio's tenure focused on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and expanding access to healthcare. Born on May 8, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, Bill de Blasio attended Harvard University and later earned a law degree from Columbia University. Before becoming mayor, he served as a New York City Public Advocate and a city council member, gaining recognition for his advocacy on social issues and constituent services. During his time in office, de Blasio aimed to address income disparity and promote social justice through various initiatives. His leadership was marked by efforts to increase the minimum wage, reduce incarceration rates, and improve public education, though his time in office also faced challenges and criticisms related to policy effectiveness and managing city crises. Bill de Blasio is an American politician who served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is known for his progressive policies and efforts to improve the city’s education and economic equality. De Blasio's tenure focused on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and expanding access to healthcare. Born on May 8, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, Bill de Blasio attended Harvard University and later earned a law degree from Columbia University. Before becoming mayor, he served as a New York City Public Advocate and a city council member, gaining recognition for his advocacy on social issues and constituent services. During his time in office, de Blasio aimed to address income disparity and promote social justice through various initiatives. His leadership was marked by efforts to increase the minimum wage, reduce incarceration rates, and improve public education, though his time in office also faced challenges and criticisms related to policy effectiveness and managing city crises.