 He also hired 30 additional police officers and established nine neighborhood centers throughout the city, which have served reduce crime and empower citizens to improve and strengthen the voice of neighborhoods in city decision-making.In 1997, he ran for a second term in office to commence in 1998, but was defeated for re-election by John Talbott.Geraghty has been involved in public and private organizations throughout the Spokane since 1964.