The Mayor of Washington D.C. is the elected leader of the District of Columbia, responsible for overseeing the local government and implementing policies. The mayor manages various city services, including public safety, education, and transportation, and works to improve the quality of life for residents. Elections for the mayor occur every four years, and the position is part of a larger government structure that includes the D.C. Council. The mayor also represents the district in discussions with the federal government, given that Washington D.C. is not a state but a federal district.