Jacque Patterson, a Democrat who intends to challenge Barry in the April 3 primary, said the former four-term mayor discussed the plan with him during a meeting last Monday. Two other sources close to Barry said they had also heard him discuss plans involving his son taking his seat.

”He told me exactly that he only plans to serve two more years, and then he’s going to resign and promote Christopher,” Patterson said. He added that Barry said he would “install Christopher, like it’s his seat.”

The other sources asked to remain anonymous to protect their relationship with Barry. They also described an arrangement where Barry serves less than a full term, then resigns and supports his son in a special election.

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