sentences:  He served on the City Council from 1802 to 1806 and then again in 1812.At that time Congress restructured city ordinances to create a council of aldermen for the city, which in turn elected the mayor.Both Rapine and the incumbent (appointed) mayor, Robert Brent, sought the office from the council, who voted to a tie between the two candidates; the matter was settled by a coin toss, which gave the office to Rapine.