US EditionBill de Blasio fined $330K over public funding of security during failed White House bid
- Bill de Blasio, former New York City Mayor, agreed on May 9, 2025, to pay a $329,794 fine for misuse of public funds during his 2019 presidential campaign.
- The fine settles an ethics board complaint alleging he charged city taxpayers for out-of-state security travel expenses despite receiving a written warning not to do so.
- The expenses, totaling $319,794 for airfare, lodging, and meals for his security detail, occurred as they accompanied him on trips across the country.
- De Blasio is required to make an upfront payment of $100,000, followed by quarterly payments close to $15,000 over the next four years, thereby avoiding a previously higher penalty of $475,000 that was reduced due to his financial circumstances.
- The settlement closes three years of litigation; De Blasio admitted his mistake, said he 'deeply regret it,' and the funds will eventually return to the city treasury.
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DailyTruthReportDe Blasio fined $330,000 for improperly using security detail during presidential bid
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was fined nearly $330,000 for improperly using taxpayer dollars to fund his security detail during his failed 2020 presidential bid. De Blasio reached a settlement with the Conflict of Interest Board on…
Ex-NYC mayor to pay $330K after misusing public funds on presidential bid
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has agreed to pay a $329,794 fine to settle an ethics board’s complaint that he misspent public funds on his security detail during his brief, failed run for U.S. president.
Bill de Blasio Agrees to Pay $329,000 to Settle Campaign Expense Dispute
Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City, accepted blame and agreed to pay $329,000 to the city to resolve a conflicts-of-interest violation for bringing his security detail on trips during his failed presidential campaign in 2019. The Conflicts of Interest Board, which announced the settlement on Wednesday, had found that Mr. de Blasio violated the law by billing the city for his security detail to travel with him and his wife on 31 ou…
Bill de Blasio fined $330K over public funding of security during failed White House bid
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) has agreed to a fine of about $330,000 stemming from the improper use of public funds for his security detail during his short-lived 2020 presidential run. The fine will cost de Blasio $329,794, most of which will reimburse the city for the travel expenses for the…
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