If Mike Bloomberg wont run for mayor, NYC needs someone like him who will

When Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s third term ended in 2013, his 12 years of service seemed like enough.He had brought a renaissance of success on numerous fronts, but New York was ready for a fresh face.Countless City Hall scandals later, can we have him back?Almost half of New Yorkers say they want Bloomberg to run again if Mayor Adams is forced aside.It’s easy to see why when you look at the alternatives.Anyone who thinks Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams were bad should brace for catastrophe if radical Jumaane Williams takes over next.Ditto for the other wannabes, such as the former and current city comptrollers, Scott Stringer and Brad Lander.New York needs a real hero to run and restore greatness to America’s City.Unfortunately, Bloomberg seems to have no interest in the job.

Who can blame him?The good news: We can replicate his success by choosing another City Hall outsider — someone who’s not a hack, didn’t rise through the city’s corrupt Democratic Party ranks and isn’t interested in milking the mayorship for personal gain or wacky ideological change.Keep in mind: You don’t have to be a current Gotham resident to run for mayor.State law requires only that you live in New York City on Election Day.The ultimate outsider, with an outsider’s perspective, may be an executive with experience in New York but who isn’t “of” New York — someone who can bring fresh eyes to the city’s problems.Bloomberg taught us several things we should seek in a mayor, and the importance of executive experience is the first.Bloomberg was a serious CEO who had already made his fortune.

He wasn’t running to promote or enrich himself.Second, like his predecessor, Rudy Giuliani, he taught the most important duty of any mayor is to provide a safe environment for residents and businesses to thrive.Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Please provide a valid email address.

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