Jan 2001 Most people at 59 would be content with having a business empire that spans the globe, yet Michael Bloomberg's ambition now is the top job at City Hall. With an estimated fortune of 5 billion US dollars, derived mainly from sales of the "Bloomberg box" --the financial information centre that is used world wide, money cannot be his motivation. "It's the greatest city in the World" proclaims Bloomberg. "The opportunity to lead it and to make a difference is just too much to pass up." Some view his wealth favourably -- "I really wish he would become the Mayor.
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