From 2014 to 2021, American politician Bill de Blasio, formerly Warren Wilhelm Jr., served as mayor of New York City. He is a Democrat and held the position of Public Advocate for New York City from 2010 to 2013.
First working as a political organizer for the Quixote Center in Maryland, De Blasio later joined the Department of Juvenile Justice in New York City to work for the Urban Fellows Program.
He traveled to Nicaragua in 1988 to assist with the distribution of food and medicine during the Nicaraguan Revolution, and while there, he supported the socialist Sandinista National Liberation Front.
De Blasio returned to New York City where he worked for a nonprofit aimed at improving healthcare in Central America and attended events and fundraisers for the Sandinista political party. He then joined the Nicaragua Solidarity Network of Greater New York.
De Blasio began serving as the volunteer coordinator for David Dinkins’ mayoral campaign in 1989 as his interest in politics grew.
Before being selected to head the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) division for New York and New Jersey during President Bill Clinton’s administration, he first worked as an assistant at City Hall.
As the highest-ranking HUD representative in the three-state region, De Blasio led a small administrative team and conducted outreach to residents living in substandard housing.
Bill de Blasio Real Name
Bill de Blasio’s real name is Warren Wilhelm Jr.
Bill de Blasio’s Son
Bill de Blasio’s son is Dante de Blasio
Bill de Blasio’s Daughter
Bill de Blasio’s daughter is Chiara de Blasio
Bill de Blasio’s Age
Bill de Blasio is 61 years (born on May 8, 1961)
Bill de Blasio’s Height
Bill de Blasio stands 1.96 m tall.
Bill de Blasio’s Previous Offices
A list of Bill de Blasio’s notable previous offices:
- Mayor of New York City
2014–2021 - New York City Public Advocate
2010–2013 - Member of New York City Council
2002–2010