He has also served as a member of his local community board in the past.

He served as a member of the local school board.

He served as member of the Democratic state committee in 1901 and 1902.

He served as member of the Democratic central committee in 1868.

He served as member of the city school board 1927-1933.

He served as member of the school board in 1803, 1811, and 1814.

He served as member of the Democratic county central committee 1905-1913.

He served as member of the county board in 1859.

He served as a member of the city council from 1876 to 1885.

He served as a member of the State senate 1825-1829.