He was re-elected each following year until 1843 , and was the first mayor elected by popular vote , in 1840 .
He was also supervisor of this ward for 1833 , 1835 and 1836 , and in 1838 he was elected Mayor of Troy by the City Council .
supervisor was re-elected each following year until 1843 , and was the first mayor elected by popular vote , in 1840 .
He was also supervisor of this ward for 1833 , 1835 and 1836 , and in 1838 he was elected Mayor of Troy by the City Council .