He was releected in 1980, but chose not to run for reelection in 1982 and instead ran for 2nd Essex seat in the Massachusetts Senate.
[1][3] The city also reduced its debt, updated its master plan, rebuilt the library system, reorganized the police department, and made repairs to schools while Monahan was mayor.
[1] Monahan was criticized by his mayoral opponents for poor financial planning, for his confrontational style, and for his clashes with the police union and school committee.
After the incident, Monahan, who was married and had a daughter, checked himself into an out-of-state alcohol treatment center to attend to what he called a "serious drinking problem".
[7] In 1994, Monahan sought the Democratic nomination for the United States House of Representatives seat in Massachusetts's 6th congressional district.