Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Born	February 14, 1942 (age 84); Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, politician
Years active	1966–present
Known for	Co-founder and majority owner of Bloomberg L.P., 108th mayor of New York City

Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is a prominent American entrepreneur and political figure. He co-founded and holds the majority stake in Bloomberg L.P., where he served as CEO from 1981 until 2001, and then resumed the role from 2014 through 2023. He was the 108th mayor of New York City, serving three consecutive terms between 2002 and 2013, and sought the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential race.

Raised in Medford, Massachusetts, Bloomberg completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and later obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School. His early career included a position at the securities firm Salomon Brothers before launching Bloomberg L.P. in 1981, a company specializing in financial data, software, and media, widely recognized for its flagship product, the Bloomberg Terminal. As reported by Forbes, his net worth was approximately US$104.7 billion as of May 2025, placing him as the 18th wealthiest individual worldwide. A participant in the Giving Pledge initiative, he has contributed $17.4 billion to philanthropic causes. After dedicating time to philanthropy, he returned to lead Bloomberg L.P. as CEO in late 2014.

Initially affiliated with the Democratic Party, Bloomberg switched to the Republican Party in 2001 to run for mayor of New York City. Following his election that year and re-election in 2005, he departed from the Republican Party in 2007. By successfully advocating for changes to term limit regulations, he secured a third term in 2009 running as an Independent on the Republican ballot line. His administration was marked by socially progressive yet fiscally centrist policies implemented through a technocratic leadership approach.

During his tenure as mayor, Bloomberg launched public charter schools, undertook significant infrastructure redevelopment projects, and promoted initiatives related to gun control, public health, and environmental sustainability. He spearheaded extensive rezoning efforts that encouraged commercial and residential growth following the events of September 11. His leadership significantly influenced New York City's political landscape, economic development, and cultural scene across his three terms. Nevertheless, he attracted criticism for endorsing the contentious stop-and-frisk policy—a stance for which he later issued an apology prior to his presidential campaign.

Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential primary race in November 2019 but withdrew in March 2020 after securing only 61 delegates. His campaign was self-financed with $935 million, making it the costliest individual-funded primary effort in U.S. history. In 2024, President Joe Biden honored him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As of 2025, Bloomberg remains the most recent individual to have held a citywide office in New York City as a Republican.

Early life and education

Born on February 14, 1942, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital located in Boston's Brighton area, Bloomberg is the son of William Henry Bloomberg, who worked as a bookkeeper for a dairy company, and Charlotte (née Rubens) Bloomberg. His father’s annual income never exceeded $6,000 and he passed away unexpectedly while Michael was attending college. The Bloomberg Center at Harvard Business School commemorates William Henry's legacy. The family is of Jewish heritage; his paternal grandfather Rabbi Alexander "Elick" Bloomberg emigrated from Poland while his maternal grandparents were Lithuanian Jews.

The family resided first in Allston until Michael was two years old, then moved to Brookline for two years before settling permanently in Medford, Massachusetts—a community where he lived through his college years. At age twelve, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Medford High School in 1960. He pursued higher education at Johns Hopkins University where he joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1964. He subsequently completed an MBA at Harvard Business School in 1966.

Bloomberg holds memberships in Kappa Beta Phi and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. He co-wrote his autobiography titled Bloomberg by Bloomberg alongside Matthew Winkler, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News.

Business career

Bloomberg began his professional journey in 1966 at Salomon Brothers, a leading Wall Street investment bank, where his initial salary was $9,000 per year. He advanced to the equities trading desk and by 1972 had attained the status of general partner, overseeing equity trading and subsequently systems development. Following the 1981 acquisition of Salomon Brothers by Phibro Corporation, Bloomberg was terminated and compensated with $10 million for his shareholding.

Leveraging this capital alongside his expertise in developing proprietary computerized financial systems, Bloomberg established Innovative Market Systems (IMS), foreseeing a market need for immediate, premium-quality business data accessible through computer terminals. IMS introduced the Market Master terminal in December 1982, delivering live market information, financial analytics, and computational tools to Wall Street clients.

In 1986, IMS adopted the name Bloomberg L.P. The firm broadened its portfolio with ventures such as Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Message, and Bloomberg Tradebook. By 2018, Bloomberg L.P. reported revenues near $10 billion, serving over 325,000 terminal subscribers globally and employing approximately 20,000 staff across diverse locations as of 2019.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bloomberg L.P.'s workplace culture attracted criticism for cultivating a fraternity-like atmosphere that allegedly tolerated inappropriate behavior. The company faced multiple lawsuits from female employees alleging sexual harassment. A 1990 publication titled The Portable Bloomberg: The Wit and Wisdom of Michael Bloomberg contained statements later deemed sexist.

Bloomberg resigned as CEO to pursue political office as New York City's mayor. His successors included Lex Fenwick, followed by Daniel L. Doctoroff after serving as deputy mayor. After completing his mayoral tenure, Bloomberg returned as CEO in late 2014 before stepping down again in 2019 to launch a presidential campaign.

In January 2024, Bloomberg participated in a consortium led by David Rubenstein to purchase the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725 billion. The group featured former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, baseball icon Cal Ripken, investment executive Michael Arougheti, and NBA player Grant Hill.

Wealth

By March 2009, Forbes valued Bloomberg's net worth at $16 billion—a $4.5 billion rise from the previous year—marking the largest global wealth increase between 2008 and 2009. Within two years, he climbed from 142nd to 17th on Forbes' billionaire rankings. As of 2019, he ranked as the ninth wealthiest individual worldwide with an estimated net worth of $55.5 billion. In 2021, his wealth was assessed at $106 billion, placing him 12th on the Forbes list.

Political career

Mayor of New York City

Assuming office as New York City’s 108th mayor on January 1, 2002, Bloomberg secured re-election in both 2005 and 2009. Despite early approval ratings dropping to as low as 24%, he later enjoyed substantial public support and joined Rudy Giuliani, John Lindsay, and Fiorello La Guardia as Republican mayors re-elected in a largely Democratic city.

His initial term emphasized reforming public education; during his second term, poverty alleviation became a focus. Employing a data-driven management approach, he empowered commissioners with significant autonomy and introduced an open-plan “bullpen” office design to improve transparency and responsibility.

Bloomberg accepted a nominal annual salary of $1 during his mayoralty.

Under his administration, a $6 billion budget shortfall transformed into a $3 billion surplus primarily through property tax hikes. He increased affordable housing investments, facilitating the creation or preservation of roughly 160,000 units. Health initiatives included implementing an indoor smoking ban (2003), pioneering a U.S. ban on trans fats in restaurants (2006), expanding bicycle lanes, mandating calorie disclosures in chain eateries, and pedestrianizing Times Square. In 2011, he initiated the $127 million NYC Young Men's Initiative targeting disparities among young Black and Latino men, contributing $30 million personally.

In 2010, Bloomberg backed the contentious Islamic community center near Ground Zero.

His administration notably expanded the NYPD's stop-and-frisk program sixfold; this policy faced legal challenges for infringing Fourth Amendment protections and promoting racial profiling. Although his administration appealed adverse rulings, his successor discontinued appeals. Post-9/11 surveillance programs targeting Muslim communities based on religion and ethnicity were also managed under his leadership but ended in 2014.

A Quinnipiac poll from January 2014 indicated that 64% of voters regarded Bloomberg’s twelve-year tenure as largely successful.

Mayoral elections

2001 election

With Rudy Giuliani barred from seeking another term due to limits, Michael Bloomberg—previously a lifelong Democrat—ran for mayor as a Republican in 2001. The primary was initially scheduled for September 11 but postponed due to that day's terrorist attacks. In the rescheduled primary contest, Bloomberg defeated former Democratic congressman Herman Badillo to claim the Republican nomination; Mark Green won the Democratic nomination following a runoff.

Endorsed by Giuliani and benefiting from substantial personal funds by opting out of public financing, Bloomberg invested $73 million in his campaign—outspending Green fivefold.

After September 11 attacks, Bloomberg's administration successfully secured New York City as host for the 2004 Republican National Convention amid protests opposing President George W. Bush and the Iraq War.

2005 election

In November 2005, Bloomberg won re-election with a record-breaking margin of twenty percentage points—the largest ever for a Republican mayor in New York City history—spending nearly $78 million on his campaign surpassing prior expenditure levels. Early that year he contributed $250,000 to the Independence Party of New York to assist volunteer recruitment efforts supporting his candidacy.

Democrat Fernando Ferrer secured his party's nomination against Bloomberg. Thomas Ognibene attempted a Republican primary challenge but was disqualified after signature disputes initiated by Bloomberg’s campaign; Ognibene ran instead on the Conservative Party of New York State ticket criticizing Bloomberg’s departure from traditional Republican values—a view shared by others.

Bloomberg opposed John Roberts' confirmation as Chief Justice citing concerns over Roberts’ stance on Roe v. Wade. Despite party affiliation differences, prominent Democrats including former Mayor Ed Koch and Governor Hugh Carey endorsed him.

2009 election

On October 2, 2008, Bloomberg announced plans to extend New York City's term limits law to allow him a third consecutive term in office during the upcoming election cycle. He emphasized navigating financial challenges while maintaining essential services.

Ronald Lauder—previously an opponent who had spent millions supporting term limits—endorsed Bloomberg’s bid in exchange for a seat on an influential city board; this arrangement helped avoid legal disputes over term limits extension. Despite opposition including complaints from NYPIRG, City Council voted narrowly (29–22) on October 23 to permit three consecutive four-year terms; Bloomberg signed this into law November 3.

Critics argued this move undermined democratic norms. His principal challenger was Democrat Bill Thompson; Bloomberg prevailed with approximately 51% against Thompson’s 46%, outspending him over elevenfold with campaign expenditures totaling $109.2 million.

Post-election filings revealed two personal contributions of $600,000 each made by Bloomberg to the Independence Party shortly before voting day; subsequent payments by the party raised questions about potential misuse leading to investigations by local authorities regarding campaign finance compliance.

2013 election

On September 13, 2013, Bloomberg declared he would not endorse any candidate succeeding him to avoid influencing or complicating the mayoral race and allow continuity based on merit.

He commended The New York Times endorsements of Christine Quinn (Democratic) and Joe Lhota (Republican). Quinn finished third in her primary; Lhota won his party’s nomination. Initially criticizing Bill de Blasio's campaign tactics as "racist," Bloomberg later moderated these remarks.

Bill de Blasio succeeded him as mayor on January 1, 2014.

Post-mayoral political involvement

Bloomberg was frequently speculated as a centrist contender for presidential elections in both 2008 and 2012 and for New York governor or vice president roles but ultimately declined candidacy offers.

Following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, he endorsed Barack Obama citing alignment on climate change policies.

2016 elections

In early January 2016, Bloomberg publicly considered running independently if Bernie Sanders secured the Democratic nomination; supporters viewed him as a moderate alternative appealing beyond traditional party lines but he announced withdrawal from consideration by March.

At the July Democratic National Convention that year he endorsed Hillary Clinton while warning against Donald Trump’s presidency citing potential negative impacts on immigration policy and economic affairs; Trump responded with critical social media posts targeting Bloomberg.

2018 elections

In June 2018 Bloomberg committed $80 million toward supporting Democratic congressional candidates aiming to flip control of the House from Republicans whom he described as ineffective leadership; efforts led by advisor Howard Wolfson focused predominantly on suburban districts. By October he increased commitments above $100 million targeting both House and Senate races amid speculation about presidential ambitions for 2020; he officially rejoined the Democratic Party that month.

2020 presidential campaign

Initially stating on March 5, 2019 that he would not seek presidency and urging Democrats toward unity against Donald Trump, dissatisfaction with contenders prompted him to officially enter the race November 24 using personal funds exclusively without accepting outside donations.

His campaign struggled due to underwhelming debate performances alongside critiques related to wealth concentration and prior Republican ties. Elizabeth Warren challenged him regarding nondisclosure agreements concerning sexual harassment claims at Bloomberg L.P.; he later offered conditional releases for complainants who requested it.

Skipping early primaries while deploying unprecedented spending exceeding $676 million nationwide via extensive advertising campaigns supported by over two hundred field offices with thousands of paid staffers failed to generate polling strength beyond mid-teens percentages before Super Tuesday. After winning only American Samoa's caucus on March 3 he suspended his campaign March 4 endorsing Joe Biden subsequently donating $18 million to Democratic National Committee with plans for further expenditures supporting Biden’s general election efforts.

Describing campaign expenditures as strategic investments aimed at unseating President Trump during a March interview he criticized Trump’s pandemic handling and economic stewardship at the Democratic National Convention questioning voters’ rationale for supporting an administration prioritizing personal gain over national welfare.

Defense Innovation Board

In February 2022 Michael Bloomberg was nominated chairperson of the Defense Innovation Board and officially sworn in June that year.

Political positions

Originally affiliated with the Democrats, switching to Republicans in order to run for mayor in 2001 before becoming an independent in 2007 and returning to Democratic registration in October 2018; he has endorsed figures across parties including George W. Bush (2004), Barack Obama (2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), speaking at respective conventions while voting privately for Obama in ’08 without public endorsement.

As New York City mayor he championed public health policies such as raising tobacco purchase age limits; banning indoor smoking; increasing cigarette taxes; eliminating artificial trans fats from restaurants; banning flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes; attempting restrictions on large sugary drink sizes — measures praised by health advocates yet criticized by some as paternalistic overreach (“nanny state”).

Politically moderate overall blending progressive stances on gun control rights advocacy including abortion access same-sex marriage along with support for law enforcement practices business regulation reforms school choice initiatives; favors public health insurance options rather than universal single-payer healthcare systems; emphasizes climate change mitigation citing mayoral environmental initiatives during tenure.

Supported Iraq War without advocating withdrawal timelines endorsing surveillance programs aimed at crime prevention including controversial stop-and-frisk policies which he later apologized for publicly in 2019 citing changed perspectives on racial profiling concerns.

On taxation favors repealing portions of Trump tax cuts proposes surtax rates targeting incomes above $5 million annually aiming to raise substantial federal revenue over ten years opposes wealth tax constitutionally supports enhanced financial regulations including oversight of large banks financial transaction taxes stronger consumer protections lowering estate tax exemption thresholds though investigations revealed use of trusts minimizing estate tax liabilities historically.

Expressed that running within Democratic Party framework was essential to prevent splitting anti-Trump vote dynamics during presidential campaigns including significant financial support toward Joe Biden’s efforts along with funding local races voter rights initiatives including restoring voting access for formerly incarcerated individuals particularly among Black Hispanic communities contributing millions toward super PACs backing Biden's reelection bid Kamala Harris's presidential aspirations through late-2024 contributions.

Philanthropy

In August of 2010 Michael Bloomberg committed publicly via signing The Giving Pledge promising donation of at least half personal fortune throughout lifetime having contributed overall more than $17 billion—including $3 billion alone during calendar year of 2023—ranking him America’s foremost philanthropist that year per Chronicle of Philanthropy metrics consistently listed among top ten donors since early-2000s inception period.

His foundation focuses broadly across public health arts government innovation environmental protection education sectors donating or pledging hundreds of millions annually including surpassing $1 billion mark in total contributions during recent years.

Notable grant recipients include organizations such as Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Centers for Disease Control Johns Hopkins School of Public Health World Lung Foundation World Health Organization among others reflecting commitment toward global health improvement agendas.

From anonymity between early-2000s until circa-2010 contributed generously towards Carnegie Corporation enabling support for numerous cultural educational nonprofits within New York City such as Dance Theatre of Harlem Gilda's Club maintaining ongoing arts patronage.

In fiscal year ending approximately two decades ago donated more than quarter-billion dollars distributed among nearly fourteen hundred nonprofit entities emphasizing belief in philanthropic legacy expressed through quote valuing generosity over accumulation.

COVID-19 response

During global COVID-19 pandemic beginning circa-2020 Bloomber Philanthropies mobilized resources addressing urgent needs encompassing vaccine treatment research contact tracing support WHO global response vulnerable populations assistance programs including:

Establishment co-funding $75 million relief fund aiding nonprofits impacted within New York City
Donation totaling $6 million allocated toward World Central Kitchen facilitating meals provision frontline healthcare workers locally
Collaboration with Johns Hopkins University training contact tracers advancing virus treatment scientific inquiry
Convening mayors via Harvard partnership fostering bipartisan dialogue sharing pandemic management strategies
Leadership role coordinating New York City's contact tracing operations
Creation citywide information-sharing network utilizing National League of Cities platform
Support extended internationally partnering organizations such as International Rescue Committee WHO Vital Strategies bolstering COVID-19 mitigation globally

Environmental advocacy

Since tenure as mayor Michael Bloomberg has emerged prominently advocating environmental causes described recently by major media outlets such as The New York Times as arguably world’s largest single financier behind climate activism efforts.

Nationally through philanthropic channels invested heavily promoting transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy sources including multi-million-dollar contributions supporting Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign aimed at closing coal-fired power plants across United States.

Additional funding rounds matched by other donors targeted retirement goals covering half American coal plants within set timeframes launched Europe Beyond Coal initiative focusing coal phase-out schedules culminating Austria closing final plant circa-2020 pledging half-billion dollars twice toward Beyond Carbon project eliminating remaining coal-fired facilities stateside.

Grants extended supporting Environmental Defense Fund efforts enforcing stricter fracking regulations major gas-producing regions.

Co-founded Risky Business initiative highlighting economic risks posed by climate change engaging business leaders encouraging sustainable policy adoption partnered Clean Energy Initiative investing tens of millions facilitating state-level clean energy solutions.

Globally chaired C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group merging it with Clinton Climate Initiative enhancing urban climate action networks remains active board president overseeing multilateral climate collaborations.

Committed tens of millions toward ocean conservation Vibrant Oceans Initiative partnering high-profile philanthropists launching substantial funds protecting marine ecosystems.

Appointed Special Envoy for Cities Climate Change by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reappointed under António Guterres coordinating urban climate strategies co-leading Compact of Mayors coalition uniting hundreds cities representing hundreds millions residents merging later with Covenant of Mayors enhancing emission reduction resilience efforts.

Instrumental alongside Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo establishing Climate Summit Local Leaders culminating Paris Declaration committing cities collectively reducing carbon emissions substantially by target years.

At UN Climate Conference appointed head global task force assisting financial markets integrating climate risk assessments.

After U.S federal withdrawal from Paris Agreement under President Trump spearheaded America’s Pledge coalition comprising subnational governments academic institutions businesses pledging adherence climate goals providing funding support collaborating with think tanks quantifying emissions reductions impact.

Initiated Midwestern Collegiate Climate Summit uniting regional universities governments industries advancing coordinated climate action agendas.

Expanded environmental campaigns launching Beyond Petrochemicals targeting petrochemical industry expansion plastic pollution allocating substantial budgets combating proposed projects across key U.S regions.

Serves global adviser Earthshot Prize awarding significant annual prizes recognizing innovative climate sustainability solutions partnering foundation hosting innovation summits announcing finalists winners internationally.

Johns Hopkins University philanthropy

By early-2024 Michael Bloomberg has donated over $4.55 billion cumulatively to alma mater Johns Hopkins University making him most generous living donor ever recorded across U.S educational institutions starting modestly with five-dollar gift mid-1960s escalating first million-dollar pledge during mid-1980s becoming first individual surpassing one-billion-dollar lifetime donations threshold single university nationally.

His philanthropy has significantly elevated university stature faculty competitiveness student recruitment infrastructure development funding major projects including Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center physics buildings public health school libraries biomedical research centers specializing cell engineering malaria research among others.

Committed hundreds millions toward endowed professorships distinguished chairs American Health Initiative cancer immunotherapy institutes aligning national Cancer Moonshot programs collaborating with prominent figures including Vice President Joe Biden during launch events.

Provided landmark gifts enabling need-blind admissions full financial aid coverage significantly expanding access beginning late-2010s culminating recent multi-billion-dollar donations covering medical student tuition under specified income thresholds extending aid benefits graduate nursing public health disciplines commencing fall semester mid-2020s.

Other educational and research philanthropy

Endowed William Henry Bloomberg Professorship at Harvard University honoring family legacy emphasizing nonprofit sector support through multi-million-dollar gifts established mid-1990s.

Donated substantial funds supporting Cornell Tech applied sciences graduate school launched Roosevelt Island campus mid-2010s initiating American Talent Initiative increasing enrollment lower-income high-achieving students elite colleges foundation supports CollegePoint advising program assisting disadvantaged students since early-2010s largest gift ever received Museum Science Boston reflecting personal connections awarded mid-2010s.

Donated significant amounts toward Historically Black Medical Schools through Greenwood Initiative addressing systemic racial inequities reducing student debt enabling debt-free graduations among Meharry Howard Morehouse Charles R Drew universities contributing hundreds millions further bolstering endowments doubling assets at several institutions incorporating new medical school establishment support amid persistent funding challenges graduating nearly half nation’s Black physicians.

Urban innovation philanthropy

Launched multi-million-dollar Innovation Delivery Teams initiative funding municipal innovation projects across selected cities early-2010s forming cornerstone philanthropic strategy partnered online platforms connecting artists audiences Discover New York Arts Project involving notable cultural organizations facilitating audience expansion opportunities late-2000s early-2010s.

Established Mayors Challenge competition incentivizing innovative urban governance solutions initially U.S cities later expanding Latin America Europe awarding grants fostering transformative municipal leadership initiatives mid-2010s contributed tens millions founding Harvard Kennedy School programs training mayors senior aides recognized nationally earning monikers like “nation's mayoral tutor.”

Donated substantial funds creating dedicated centers advancing urban leadership innovation further strengthening capacity building programs fostering municipal excellence into early-2020s.

Tobacco, gun control and public health

Major contributor globally supporting tobacco control initiatives donating close to one billion dollars through World Health Organization funding anti-smoking campaigns landmark contributions spanning multiple years positioning foundation largest funder tobacco reduction programs developing countries focusing efforts monitoring legislation mass media education combating youth vaping epidemic partnering Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids launching extensive anti-vaping campaigns lasting several years mid-late-2010s onward.

Co-founded influential gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety formerly Mayors Against Illegal Guns demonstrating commitment reducing gun violence nationally appointed WHO Global Ambassador Noncommunicable Diseases reflecting broader dedication public health promotion worldwide.

Other philanthropy

Supported Fresh Air Fund’s socially distanced outdoor play spaces creation summer pandemic generating youth employment opportunities donated multimillion-dollar sums funding new public library hometown Medford contributed substantially toward Manhattan-based arts cultural center The Shed receiving historic gifts totaling tens millions leading Perelman Performing Arts Center opening supported heavily serving chair role integral redevelopment site formerly World Trade Center complex late-2020s early-2030s.

Following October–2023 Hamas attacks Israel pledged matching donations totaling twenty-five million dollars supporting Israeli Red Cross humanitarian aid efforts end-of-year.

Endowed hometown synagogue renamed William Charlotte Bloomberg Jewish Community Center honoring family legacy hosting Global Business Forum convening international leaders United Nations General Assembly sessions featuring CEOs heads state.

Joined philanthropic collaborations alongside Warren Buffett Bill Gates focusing collective action addressing climate change global healthcare population growth challenges early-late-2000s although no formal entity created aimed unifying major donors’ impact globally.

Electoral history

Personal life

Family and relationships

Married British national Susan Elizabeth Barbara Brown from Yorkshire United Kingdom during mid-1970s having two daughters Emma Beth born circa late-1970s Georgina Leigh born early-1980s featured documentary Born Rich exploring wealthy heirs divorced early-1990s maintaining close friendship since then residing since circa-2000 with former banking superintendent Diana Taylor daughter Emma married Chris Frissora son Mark Frissora family surname hybridized Frissberg.

Younger sister Marjorie Tiven appointed commissioner New York City Commission United Nations Consular Corps Protocol since early-2000s serving ongoing roles.

Relations with the Sackler family

During opioid crisis Mortimer Sackler son Purdue Pharma co-founder sought assistance from Bloomberg regarding company challenges communications head Josephine Martin acknowledged favorable media coverage provided advised consulting Stu Loeser managing communications strategy.

Religion

Raised within Jewish traditions attending Hebrew school bar mitzvah maintaining kosher household though currently leads mostly secular lifestyle attending synagogue primarily High Holidays Passover family occasions daughters not observing traditional rites such as bat mitzvah kosher dietary laws.

Public image and lifestyle

Subjected throughout career to criticism over remarks perceived sexist derogatory autobiography published late-1990s referenced multiple romantic relationships Wall Street era candid interviews resurfaced generating scrutiny some comments later regretted internally considered disrespectful.

Resided throughout mayoralty Upper East Side residence rather than official mansion owning multiple properties worldwide including multimillion-dollar Georgian estate Southampton historic London home once owned George Eliot daughters own Bermuda residences.

Regular subway commuter supporting major infrastructure projects such as subway extensions making ceremonial appearances celebrating transit developments.

Made cameo appearances portraying himself films like The Adjustment Bureau New Year's Eve television shows including 30 Rock Curb Your Enthusiasm Law & Order.

Licensed private pilot owning multiple aircraft including three Dassault Falcon jets two helicopters listed among earliest awaiting AW609 tiltrotor aircraft ownership historically amateur radio operator proficient Morse code.

Wealth managed via Willett Advisors serving family office functions.

Awards and honors

Received highest civilian honor Presidential Medal Freedom awarded by President Joe Biden early-2024 honored previously Asia Game Changer Award late-2022 granted numerous honorary degrees Tufts Bard Rockefeller Pennsylvania Fordham Williams Harvard Michigan Villanova Washington University St Louis delivered commencement addresses Princeton Johns Hopkins University.

Awarded Yale School Management Distinguished Leadership Award Golden Plate Award American Academy Achievement Barnard Medal Distinction Robert Wood Johnson Healthy Communities Jefferson Awards Senator John Heinz Award Genesis Prize inaugural recipient donating prize funds globally recognized Jewish values leadership.

Named among Time magazine's most influential persons consecutively late-2000s received Lasker Award Vanity Fair rankings Webby Awards Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards Excellence Theatre Award Honorary Knight Commander Order British Empire conferred Queen Elizabeth II recognizing entrepreneurial philanthropic contributions benefiting UK US.

League Conservation Voters Lifetime Achievement Heyman Service America Medals Department Navy Distinguished Public Service Award Time Magazine Earth Award acknowledging environmental leadership including coal plant closures emission reductions significant climate philanthropy contributions awarded between late-2010s mid-2020s.

Books and other works

Co-authored autobiography Bloomberg by Bloomberg with Matthew Winkler initially published late-1990s second edition preceding presidential run released late-2010s co-authored environmental book Climate of Hope detailing collective action saving planet achieving bestseller status.

Contributed opinion pieces The New York Times addressing topics such as state local climate initiatives college financial aid flavored e-cigarette bans economic inequality spanning years between mid-late-2010s into early-2020s.

External links

Official site of Mike Bloomberg
Biography of Mike Bloomberg at Bloomberg Philanthropies
Statements and policy views at On the Issues
New York City Mayor's Office (Archived as of November 23, 2013)