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Groen Steps Down As Montco Party Chair

Marcel GroenFor the past few months, Marcel Groen has worn two hats.

He has served as Chairman of the PA Democratic Party as well as head of Montgomery County’s Democratic Party.

Last night, though, Groen stepped down to make way for his successor Joseph Foster. Foster was the First Vice Chairman and was elected unanimously. He is also a professor of American history at Temple University and serves on the Montgomery County Board of Assessment.

“The Montgomery County Democratic Party is large and vibrant and growing,” Foster said. “I have learned over time that the most important thing we do is stay in the same boat rowing in the same direction. Unity is our success. As long as we stay together, we will be successful.”

“This is really bittersweet for me,” Groen told the Executive Committee. “You and this party have been an important part of my life.”

Treasurer Jason Salus moved up to fill in as the First Vice Chairman while attorney Michael Barbiero was chosen as the new Treasurer.

6 Responses

  1. The party is lucky to have him. He’s smart, honest, hard working and knows the state. He has plenty of chits to call in.

  2. The Dem party is already being tubed…..the Repubs follow the winds, and the Dems try to control the winds

  3. To: what’s up with that. Glad to know at least two of us know that about our esteemed former Montco Chair. He moved to Montco at time of first Clinton campaign when I was co- chairing county Clinton headquarters. He never even came into headquarters, promised to raise many bucks, did ziltz and took credit for the victory.

  4. Like the song from the Classic 70s movie “mahogany” starring miss Diana Ross: do you know where you’re groen to?

  5. Thousands of Democrats Moved to Montgomery County and Voted Democrat Marcel had nothing to do with making The Dems come alive in Montco . Marcel will turn Pennsylvania Republican thats just how bad he is .He Takes Credit for everything that he deserves no credit for . Fasten your Seat Belt and watch how fast Marcel Tubes the Dem Party

  6. Well, at least the Dems had an orderly transition. Vereb just quit as Montco Repub chairman, out of the blue – weeks ahead of their annual meeting.

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