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*End Of An Era In New York Politics*

Mar 2 2010, 12:16 PM ET

Kevin Sheekey, the man who engineered Michael Bloomberg's transformation
from billionaire to mayor, who oversaw the 2004 RNC convention and who made
sure that Bloomberg played a role in the 2008 presidential sweepstakes, is
stepping down after 13 years by the Bloomberg's side.

Sheekey, according to the mayor's office, will return to Bloomberg LLP and
will remain an informal adviser.


Sheekey has two children and has been looking for an opportunity to make
more money than he could make in the government, an associate said.


In his sted, Howard Wolfson, the long-time New York-based Democratic
operative who recently joined the administration, will be promoted to deputy
mayor and oversee Sheekey's intergovernmental affairs portfolio.


Officially and in his spare time, Sheekey devoted his life to the mayor's
public image.


Before the recession, Bloomberg became the de facto spokesperson for
national environmental initiatives, and was placed on the cover of Time
along with Arnold Schwarzenegger as two politicians who weren't beholden to
any interest and who made pragmatism sexy.


Political journalists know Sheekey as the man who created the "Sheekey
Bridge" -- a contraption that spanned Eight Avenue and linked Madison Square
Garden to the press warrens at the Republican National Convention.


Said Bloomberg in a statement: "Kevin helped lead the way as this
Administration advanced our education, sustainability, housing, immigration,
and fiscal responsibility agendas," said Mayor Bloomberg. "He has had his
hand in just about everything we've done over the past four years - and
we've been smarter, more strategic, and more successful due to his efforts."


Eric D. Schwerin

Rosemont Seneca Partners, LLC

1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW

Suite 705

Washington, DC 20007

(202) 333-1880

eschwerin@rosemontseneca.com <eschwerin@obblaw.com>

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