Did NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg Buy Third-Term Black Clergy Endorsements?
Inquiry into Mayor’s Questionable Actions, Part II Written by: Karen Benardello New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who won an unprecedented third term this past November, is under public scrutiny again after announcing in January that his 13-month-search for a new environmental commissioner finally came to a close. The mayor officially picked Caswell F. Holloway IV, a 36-year-old City Hall aide who has little experience with an environmental agenda. Policy experts believe Mayor Bloomberg only chose Holloway, who has worked as a chief of staff to Edward Skyler, a deputy mayor, since 2006 because he is currently in his “inner circle.” Many are questioning why the mayor didn’t choose someone with more experience who could bring in different perspectives. However, Mayor Bloomberg’s staff is defending the appointment of Holloway, saying he is a problem-solver who put into effect numerous projects that have benefited the city. Such projects include a citywide waste management system a
