As Michael Bloomberg traverses the U.S. as a presidential candidate, he is relying on a vast network of city leaders whom he has funded as a philanthropist, or advised as an elder statesman of municipal politics. nyti.ms/2LTZyC3
With a net worth of more than $50 billion, Michael Bloomberg is one of the richest people in the world. While other politicians often donate small sums to their allies, the breadth and depth of his giving through his thus far is unmatched in scale. nyti.ms/2RPsDma 
As a former Republican with relatively conservative views on business regulation and law enforcement, Michael Bloomberg has been eager to show that mayors and other leaders, particularly black elected officials, are willing to embrace his candidacy nyti.ms/2RPsDma
Read our full report on how Michael Bloomberg is using his philanthropic giving, political endorsements and campaign spending to position himself as an ally for a large cross-section of mayors — and make the case for their endorsements. nyti.ms/2RPsDma
