Nick Mosby, the former Baltimore City Council President, now has a new job, after the Maryland Senate approved his appointment to the state Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
Lawmakers approved Mosby’s appointment on Friday night, and he will now begin a five-year term that pays $18,000 a year on the commission that oversees lottery, casino and sports wagering operations, regulations, contracts, and licenses.
In May 2024, Mosby lost his bid for re-election to City Council, following federal perjury and mortgage fraud trials of his ex-wife, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
During the mortgage fraud trial, Nick Mosby testified on behalf of his ex-wife, and admitted to hiding tax liens, ballooning tax debt, and avoiding opening the mail — which included important letters from the IRS — from his then-wife. While on the stand, federal prosecutors alleged that Nick Mosby claimed tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations, while he had outstanding debt and had his car repossessed.
When asked if he actually made the donations to charity, Mosby said: “Taxes are a personal matter.”
“I used a paid professional tax preparer to do my taxes,” he said during an exclusive interview with FOX45 News in February 2024. “I’ve been open and honest about it.”
Prior to his confirmation to the lottery commission, Senate President Bill Ferguson spoke in favor of Mosby’s appointment.
“I know that he is a dedicated public servant. He will have a hearing like everyone else. He has my support,” Ferguson said.
Ferguson, a Democrat from Baltimore City, said while Mosby served in the House of Delegates, the two worked on legislation surrounding the horse racing industry and ensuring the Preakness stayed in Baltimore.
“I think that he is a talented individual. We all make mistakes, and I think we should look at the full body of work,” he added.
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