Locals attend Republican convention

By Northeast Times

July 27, 2024

From left: Bill Heeney, Gary Grisafi, Joe Giedemann, Charlie O’Connor, Dr. Karen Wrigley, Gerald Bergen, Al Taubenberger.

Republican Party of Pennsylvania chairman Lawrence Tabas, Al Taubenberger

Joe Giedemann, former Sen. Rick Santorum

Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick, Gary Grisafi

Al Taubenberger, Gary Grisafi and Joe Giedemann all served as delegates for the 2nd Congressional District at the recent Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Taubenberger, a Fox Chase resident, is a former at-large city councilman and former longtime president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

Grisafi is a musician, music teacher, vice president of the Burholme Civic Association and Republican leader of the 53rd Ward.

Giedemann is the longtime president of the Bustleton Bengals and Republican leader of the 58th Ward. ••