A member of the Republican Party, he was a longtime member of the Baltimore City Council. He represented the fourth council district and served from May 1923 until December 1942 when he resigned to take his seat in Congress.
As a prominent figure in the Republican Party, he had been a dedicated member of the Baltimore City Council for many years. He represented the fourth council district and held office from May 1923 until December 1942, when he transitioned to his congressional role.