Date of Birth: May 8, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Bill de Blasio, born Warren Wilhelm Jr., is an American politician who served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. Born in Manhattan and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, de Blasio attended New York University and later received a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. His political career began with work on David Dinkins’ successful campaign for Mayor of New York City and later in various positions within the Clinton administration. He served on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2009, representing the 39th District in Brooklyn, before becoming the city’s Public Advocate from 2010 to 2013. De Blasio won the mayoral election in 2013 with a campaign focused on addressing economic inequality and police reform, and he was re-elected in 2017. His tenure saw the implementation of universal pre-kindergarten and efforts to expand affordable housing, although he faced challenges such as backlash over police-community relations and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Interesting Facts about Bill de Blasio
1. Bill de Blasio legally changed his name from Warren Wilhelm Jr. in 2002.
2. He is the first New York City Mayor to be born in Manhattan since Fiorello La Guardia.
3. De Blasio was a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and ran a short-lived campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
4. His administration implemented the “Vision Zero” plan aimed at reducing traffic fatalities.
5. De Blasio’s universal pre-K initiative enrolled over 70,000 children in its first year.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bill de Blasio
1. “We have to be a city that leaves no one behind.”
2. “Economic inequality is the defining challenge of our time.”
3. “This is your city. This is your right to be heard.”
4. “We are all in this together, and we have to fight for each other.”
5. “The time for incremental change is over. We need bold action.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Bill de Blasio’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2.5 million.
Children
Bill de Blasio has two children with his wife Chirlane McCray: a son named Dante de Blasio and a daughter named Chiara de Blasio.
Relevant Links
2. [Bill de Blasio on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_de_Blasio
5. [Vision Zero Initiative](https://www1.nyc.gov/content/visionzero/pages/
