In 2000 , she was defeated in her bid for reelction by Mary - Ellen Manning in Democratic primary .
Concurrently , from 1998 to 2001 she was Mayor of Lawrence , Massachusetts .
In 2000 , Mayor was defeated in Mayor 's bid for reelction by Mary - Ellen Manning in Democratic primary .
Concurrently , from 1998 to 2001 she was Mayor of Lawrence , Massachusetts .