Last week, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young used his power on the Board of Estimates to create nine new jobs for the expected next City Council president, Nick Mosby.

Only one Council member was willing to speak against the move.

That was Bill Henry, who is running unopposed this Tuesday for city comptroller – a job where the next Council president won’t be able to directly impact his work.

“Without being briefed on the specifics, I’m unclear why anyone would want to add such a large number of positions in advance of taking office, especially during difficult financial times for the city,” Henry told The Brew.

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