THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 13, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ An interview with Saugus Republican Town Committee Chair Chris Luongo on the state of the Republican Party in Saugus, Mass., and the nation Editor’s Note: For this week, we interviewed Chris Luongo, who was recently appointed chair of the Saugus Republican Town Committee. We asked him about the state of the Republican Party in Saugus, his thoughts on former President Donald Trump – the Republican candidate for president – and his chances of beating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, in November. We also asked him about the state of the Republican Party in Massachusetts. Luongo, 61, was born in San Jose, Calif., and moved to Saugus in 1968. He graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, where he learned his trade as a carpenter. He has been in the construction industry for 44 years and is currently a construction supervisor for Wise Construction, where he has worked for the last 18 years. He has lived in Saugus since he was six years old. His wife, Louise, grew up in Saugus and is a Saugus High School graduate. They have been married for 38 years. They have two daughters, Nicole and Alicia, who grew up in Saugus. Nicole graduated from Texas Christian University (“Go Frogs”) and Alicia graduated from Quinnipiac University (“Go Bobcats”). Luongo served for six years as a Town Meeting member representing Precinct 9. He also served for four years as head of the town’s Building Committee. He is a longtime member of Saugus Knights of Columbus Council 1829, where he currently serves as district deputy. He spent eight years as a yourself, “Can we do better?” If your answer is yes, please come and join our group. Massachusetts has always been a state to vote Democrat and it is time for a change. We cannot be bystanders as this country and state become a one-party rule and slips toward socialism. Be a leader and not a follower. Q: Donald Wong seems to be the hallmark of the party’s success in Saugus. Why is that? Why does he have such a lock on the 9th Essex House District seat? ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com THE NEW CHAIR OF THE SAUGUS REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE: Chris Luongo talked outside Saugus Town Hall during an interview this week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) coach in youth soccer. He is a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church of Saugus. Some highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: Please tell me about your involvement in politics at the local level. How many years have you been a member of the Town Republican Party Committee? A: 10 years. Q: How is it that you became the chair this year? A: I have been a Republican all of my life and am a true believer in “We the People” and “For the People.” Our longtime Chairman Jim Harrington was stepping down, and a vote was taken at our last committee meeting. Q: Chris, what’s the state of the Republican Party in Saugus, Massachusetts? A: Currently the state of the Republican Party is very small in Saugus, and we are trying to grow. We are always looking for new members and would encourage everyone to think about the last four years and ask Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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