Claim: Joanie Mahoney announced she would seek the office of Mayor or Syracuse in 2005 but lost against Democrat incumbent candidate Matthew Driscoll, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the New York State Thruway.
Evidence: In 2005, she announced she would seek the office of Mayor of Syracuse, challenging incumbent Matthew Driscoll, a Democrat. She lost to Driscoll 49% to 46%, with Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins receiving 5% of the vote. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of the New York State Thruway.