Bloomberg feels the heat after swapping blizzard for Bermuda
Created: Feb 09, 2011 08:33 AM (Updated: Feb 09, 2011 08:34 AM)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg could be forced to sign out before leaving town.Mr Bloomberg came under fire for holidaying in Bermuda during a catastrophic winter storm back home.Delays in declaring a snow emergency during the Christmas blizzard are said to have caused deaths.City council officials have called for mandatory disclosure of Mr Bloomberg’s travels as a result.Online blog Gothamist said New York City councilman Peter Vallone Jr is reportedly exploring legislation requiring the mayor to notify the public when he leaves.He said “no time should be wasted trying to figure out who is in power” during a crisis.l Useful web link: www.gothamist.com.