Morris ran for New York City Mayor in 1945 and in 1949 .
Morris was a member of the New York City Planning Commission and served as President of the New York City Council from 1938 to 1945 under Mayor Fiorello La Guardia .
member ran for New York City Mayor in 1945 and in 1949 .
Morris was a member of the New York City Planning Commission and served as President of the New York City Council from 1938 to 1945 under Mayor Fiorello La Guardia .