In 1998 he stood as a candidate for Mayor of Palaio Faliro .
In 1998 he was defeated by Dimitris Kapsanis , coming second in the second round with 47.7 % of the vote .
In 1998 he stood as a candidate for Mayor of Palaio Faliro , but was defeated by Dimitris Kapsanis , coming second in the second round with 47.7 % of the vote .