Bond assumed the office on August 22. When Medill's term expired that same year, Bond ran for mayor as an independent on a law and order platform, supporting laws which would ban the sale of liquor on Sundays. He was defeated by Harvey Colvin, who won with 60% of the voted despite Bond receiving the endorsements of all Chicago newspapers except the Times.
After taking office on August 22nd, Bond ran for mayor as an independent candidate in 1918, advocating for stricter laws against Sunday liquor sales. He lost to Harvey Colvin, who secured a majority of the votes despite receiving no support from the Chicago Times newspaper.