RIP Ed Koch (1 Viewer)

[Mr. Sparkle]

Growing up outside of NYC in the 70s/80s, Hizzoner was always my idea of what a big city Mayor should be. He was larger than life and a helluva guy.

And he had an actual sense of humor, something Nurse Bloomberg is sorely missing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/02/nyregion/edward-i-koch-ex-mayor-of-new-york-dies.html?hp&_r=0

 

[You]

I always liked listening to him. Seemed like a commonsense guy that told it like he saw it.
Rip

 

[SaintJ]

I lived in NYC from 1985-1992. Koch was the right guy for the city in 1978, but sometimes your best qualities can also be your worst qualities.....

Having said that, he was a colorful guy and a net positive for NYC as a leader.