The Times reports on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign spending. He has now spent more of his own money than any other individual in United States history in the pursuit of public office.
Category: New York City
New York City’s public funding and a messy alleged conflict of interest for a mayoral aide
The Times reports on a controversy surrounding Bloomberg aide Maura Keaney, her ties to a union, and the city’s public funding law.
Gifts to City Employees and Ethics
Mayor Bloomberg’s generous gifts and bonuses to city employees and campaign workers has caught the attention of The Times. Mr. Bloomberg is famous for doling out eye-popping bonuses to staff members on his campaigns, referring sick workers to top doctors, even paying for the large funeral of a City Hall aide. In return, he expects […]