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Bill de Blasio, born Warren Wilhelm Jr., is a prominent New York City politician and former mayor, educated at NYU and Columbia University. The son of a war veteran, he has focused on bolstering the economy by supporting small businesses and targeting local pension fund investments. However, his tenure also faced criticism over police practices, addressing racial profiling, and building community trust. Committed to improving education, he advocates for better after-school programs and college preparedness, emphasizing equitable resources and support for diverse communities.
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Bill DeBlasio By: Nicole Crociata, Melanie Marinello, Gina Morena, Dana Reilly, Zach Mastrangelo, Kristina Meere, Chris Steffen, Tara Campbell, Sarah Clahane, Shannon Vignola, Harry Davis
Biography • NYU and Columbia University • Father- War Veteran • Original name was Warren Wilhelm Jr.
Economy/Jobs • Helped small business • Targeting pension fund investments locally
Police Force/Crime • Believes that police are purposely targeting minorities. • “ Sows seeds of distrust animosity in communities in colored towards the police.” • Helped increase police force in the streets. • Gun control.
Education • Issues of students being ready for college. • Improve after school programs. • Low stakes of testing. • Improve mayoral controls on schools.
Links to Ads • Biracial son • Wife is very open • Bloomberg years • Community hospitals and education • Racial profiling • Class roots • “city of two tales”