Marvin Rees is a British politician and the current Mayor of Bristol, a position he has held since 2016. He is a member of the Labour Party and was the first directly elected mayor of Bristol from a minority ethnic background. Rees has focused on issues such as housing, social equality, and climate change during his tenure. Before becoming mayor, Rees worked in various roles, including as a community organizer and in local government. He studied at Bristol University and has been involved in public service for many years, advocating for the needs of diverse communities in Bristol.