At the same time, in 1857, he served as a member of the California State Assembly until 1858. In 1881, he became the Mayor of San Francisco and served for only two years. Just one year after leaving office, he became a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884.
In 1857, he served in the California State Assembly until 1858. In 1881, he became the Mayor of San Francisco and held office for two years. Just one year after leaving his mayoral position, he was elected a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884.