Speaker Halts Bill on Mayoral Travel - Wall Street Journal

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BY MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's personal travels, such as his Bermuda getaways, will remain private, thanks to his ally on the City Council, Speaker Christine Quinn.

Ms. Quinn, a potential 2013 mayoral candidate, has effectively killed legislation proposed by Council Member Peter Vallone that would require a sitting mayor to report publicly whenever he or she leaves the continental U.S. or is more than 250 miles from the city for longer than 24 hours.

In an interview, Mr. Vallone said the speaker's office has told him that Ms. Quinn won't allow a hearing on his legislation. "I would like to see this ...

BY MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's personal travels, such as his Bermuda getaways, will remain private, thanks to his ally on the City Council, Speaker Christine Quinn.

Ms. Quinn, a potential 2013 mayoral candidate, has effectively killed legislation proposed by Council Member Peter Vallone that would require a sitting mayor to report publicly whenever he or she leaves the continental U.S. or is more than 250 miles from the city for longer than 24 hours.

In an interview, Mr. Vallone said the speaker's office has told him that Ms. Quinn won't allow a hearing on his legislation. "I would like to see this ...