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Which political position did de Blasio hold before becoming mayor?

  • State Senator

  • City Comptroller

  • Public Advocate

  • Lieutenant Governor

Answer

Public Advocate was the political office held by Bill de Blasio before he became the 109th Mayor of New York City in 2014. As Public Advocate, he served as a watchdog over the city government, investigating complaints, advocating for the public interest, and challenging the mayor's policies. De Blasio's tenure as Public Advocate shaped his political career and helped establish him as a progressive leader before his mayoral election.
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