He served on the City Council from 1802 to 1806 and then again in 1812, when Congress restructured city ordinances to create a council of aldermen for the city, which will then elect the mayor.
He served on the City Council from 1802 to 1806 and then again in 1812. Congress restructured city ordinances. This was to create a council of aldermen for the city. The city will then elect the mayor.