While in office, he prioritized accountability and fiscal discipline, constituent service, and quality of life for city residents.

He worked on numerous Democratic campaigns attempting to elect candidates to Congress, attorney general posts, state legislative seats, and local offices.

Prior to first seeking office in 2007, Green reportedly traded options and futures in New York, London, and Amsterdam.

After obtaining his law degree, he said he founded several businesses, represented top Fortune 500 companies and start-ups as a corporate lawyer, and served as president of VistaScape Security Systems.

He left his position as a City Council member in February 2014 and was sworn in as the chair of the School Reform Commission.