“We’re the keepers of the records. We’re not the creators of the records,” Cobb said. “It’s a good question. Who noticed this discrepancy? Apparently, this historian did.”
A correction to the official list of mayors has a precedent. Charles Lodwick, who held office from 1694 to 1695, was appointed as the 21st mayor in 1937.
It’s unclear if Nicolls’ full place in mayoral history will be acknowledged by the Adams administration.
The first deputy mayor, Randy Mastro, claimed not to have heard of the missing mayor.
“I think we will leave this issue for historians and — for a change — the next administration,” Mastro said.
