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Bill de Blasio to Pay $330K Over Misuse of Funds in Presidential Bid

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
May 15, 2025
in Metro, U.S.
Bill de Blasio to Pay $330K Over Misuse of Funds in Presidential Bid
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On Wednesday, May 14th, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio agreed to pay more than $330,000 to the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) following allegations that he misused taxpayer funds to cover travel expenses for his NYPD security detail during his four-month 2019 presidential campaign. The settlement concludes a three-year legal battle between de Blasio and the city watchdog.

De Blasio admitted to using approximately $319,794 in city money to fund his security detail’s travel on 31 campaign trips outside New York City. He acknowledged that allowing the city to cover these costs without reimbursement conflicted with his official duties.

Under the terms of the agreement, de Blasio will pay a $10,000 fine in addition to reimbursing the travel expenses. He has already paid $100,000, with the remaining $229,794 to be paid in installments over the next four years. While the COIB initially sought nearly $475,000, the amount was reduced after de Blasio cited financial hardship. However, if he defaults on the payment plan, the full sum becomes immediately due.

The COIB noted this as the first-ever enforcement action it has brought against a sitting or former New York City mayor. In a social media post, de Blasio expressed regret and took responsibility: “I acknowledge that I made a mistake, and I deeply regret it. Now it’s time to move forward,” he wrote on X.

The reimbursed funds apply only to travel expenses, not salaries or overtime for the NYPD officers involved. Since 2023, de Blasio has contested the repayment, but this settlement resolves the long-standing dispute.

As part of the agreement, he is also required to end all legal action against the COIB. With the plan in place, the city aims to recover improperly spent taxpayer funds from his presidential campaign.

Tags: 2019 Presidential CampaignBill De BlasioCOIBConflicts Of Interest BoardNYC MayorNYPDSettlementTaxpayer Money

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