Career
Cronin served in office from 1912 to 1914 as the 10th mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey. As mayor of Bayonne, he was succeeded by Bert J. Daly. Most notably, he was responsible in improving Bayonne"s water supply during his term.
He ran for a second term as Bayonne"s mayor but ultimately lost to Bert J. Daly in the democratic primaries.
Daly went onto become the 11th mayor of Bayonne.