During his tenure he was the first mayor to adopt a system of borrowing money by debentures. His first venture was $20,000 for a complete system of sewerage. He also inaugurated the planning for the waterworks that were subsequently opened in 1860, by Prince Edward.
As mayor, he pioneered the use of debt financing through bonds. His first project was a $20,000 investment in a complete sewerage system. Additionally, he laid the groundwork for the waterworks that would eventually open in 1860 under Prince Edward's administration.