independent mayor since 1922. National government Williams resigned in August 2011 to take a position as the Obama administration's "Auto Czar". In 2014 Williams became the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development; the administrator of the Economic Development Administration. Williams was charged with leading the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, and preparing American regions for growth and success in the global economy. In November 2020, Williams was named a volunteer member of the Joe Biden presidential transition Agency Review Team to support transition efforts related to the United States Department of Treasury. See also List of mayors of Youngstown, Ohio References External links Youngstown 2010 – Mayor Jay Williams profile 1971 births Living people African-American mayors in Ohio Obama administration personnel Ohio Democrats Mayors of Youngstown, Ohio United States Department of Commerce officials Youngstown State University alumni