Episode 2 of 2
Appointment to Board of Supervisors
- When
- 1858
- Where
- New York County
Tweed was appointed to the New York County Board of Supervisors in 1858, which became his first vehicle for large-scale graft.
In 1858, Tweed was appointed to the New York County Board of Supervisors, a body with twelve members, six appointed by the mayor and six elected. This appointment coincided with his becoming head of the Tammany Hall machine. The board allowed him and other supervisors to force vendors to pay a 15% overcharge to their ring, establishing a system of graft in dealings with the city.
Sources
- William M. Tweed Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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