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Gill wants Krasner gone
After learning that District Attorney Larry Krasner will not seek the death penalty for the alleged killer of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald – and refused to even meet with his family – state representative candidate Aizaz Gill called on the state Senate to move forward on the impeachment of Krasner, as well as for a special prosecutor to take over the case.
State Rep Candidate Decries Krasner’s Handling of Murder Case in Temple Officer’s Death
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will not seek the death penalty against the man accused of murdering Temple University officer Chris “Fitz” Fitzgerald.
Aizaz Gill, a Republican running for state representative in the Philadelphia/Montgomery County district now held by Rep. Kevin Boyle, is outraged and wants the state to act. He’s calling on the state Senate to move forward with its impeachment trial for Krasner, and for the state to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the case who will seek the death penalty.
The Fitzgerald family has also asked for the death penalty in the case and, if necessary, a special prosecutor to pursue it.
State Rep candidate decries Krasner’s handling of murder case in Temple officer’s death
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will not seek the death penalty against the man accused of murdering Temple University officer Chris “Fitz” Fitzgerald.
Aizaz Gill, a Republican running for state representative in the Philadelphia/Montgomery County district now held by Rep. Kevin Boyle, is outraged and wants the state to act. He’s calling on the state Senate to move forward with its impeachment trial for Krasner, and for the state to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the case who will seek the death penalty.
The Fitzgerald family has also asked for the death penalty in the case and, if necessary, a special prosecutor to pursue it.
Who Is Running For Election In Philadelphia In 2024?
AIZAZ GILL, REPUBLICAN
Aizaz Gill is the president of the Burholme Town Watch and Civic Association who has worked in community outreach for former City Commissioner Al Schmidt, as City Councilmember Brian O’Neill’s reelection campaign manager, and as PA policy director for Business for America, a bipartisan coalition of business leaders promoting civic participation and voter turnout. A graduate of Father Judge High School and Chestnut Hill College, Gill moved with his family from South Asia to the Great Northeast when he was a child. His focuses include community safety, education — including school choice — reversing inflation, and impeaching Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Aizaz Gill speaks at Greater Bustleton Civic League
Aizaz Gill, the Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, told the group he is a graduate of St. Cecilia and Father Judge and serves as president of the Burholme Civic Association. He described the proposed UPS center on Red Lion Road as a “monstrosity” and said he would oppose any tax incentives for the company. He made a donation to the civic association to help the group pay its insurance premium, which rose greatly once the UPS developer sued the GBCL for appealing to stop construction.
Gill faces Democrat Sean Dougherty, who defeated Rep. Kevin Boyle in the primary. Gill criticized Boyle for not voting when the House voted to impeach District Attorney Larry Krasner. Gill argued that he would be the better candidate for law and order than Dougherty, a former public defender. “I will absolutely vote to impeach Larry Krasner,” Gill said.
Gill gets GOP nod
Aizaz Gill is the Republican nominee in the 172nd Legislative District after taking 65 percent of the vote in last week’s primary against Patrick Gushue.
“I want to thank Northeast Philadelphia Republicans for putting their trust in me,” he said from his election-night party at Loudenslager American Legion Post 366.
Aizaz Gill: Taking Back the 172nd District!
Aizaz Gill, candidate in the GOP Primary in the 172nd District joins Dawn LIVE!
Burholme’s Gill decries shooting
Aizaz Gill, president of the Burholme Civic Association and Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, condemned the March 6 incident in which three gunmen shot eight Northeast High School students near a SEPTA bus stop at 7300 Rising Sun Ave.
Gill said the shooting, which happened at the best-known intersection in Burholme, can be traced to Democratic policies on crime.
Candidate Aizaz Gill condemns Boyle for actions in video
Aizaz Gill, Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, criticized state Rep. Kevin Boyle for his actions in a video filmed at a local bar.
Even House Democrats call the video “very troubling.”
Aizaz Gill: GOP Candidate in the 172nd District on The Dawn Stensland Show
AIZAZ GILL JOINS DAWN STENSLAND LIVE! AIZAZ IS RUNNING FOR THE GOP PRIMARY IN THE 172nd DISTRICT
Aizaz Gill - (CANDIDATE) PA 172nd House District - Father Judge Grad speaks on why he is running in the Northeast...
Race is on in 172nd
About 250 people were at Cannstatter’s last week as Aizaz Gill, Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, kicked off his campaign.
Gill, president of the Burholme Civic Association, seeks to challenge Democratic Rep. Kevin Boyle in November.
Burholme’s Gill enters race in 172nd district
Aizaz Gill, president of the Burholme Civic Association, will be running in the Republican primary in the 172nd Legislative District.
Campaign Manager Aizaz Gill Helps Councilman Brian O'Neill Secure 4 More Years
From left: Campaign manager Aizaz Gill, office aide Bobby Yerkov, Brian and Joy O’Neill and office aide Alice Udovich.
Councilman Brian O’Neill, a Republican, won a surprisingly easy victory over Democrat Gary Masino, taking 61 percent of the vote. He won all four wards, including the largely Democratic Rhawnhurst-based 56th Ward.
Aizaz Gill Honored as 2023's Philadelphia Forty Under 40
Gill “got the political bug, as they say,” while volunteering on a campaign as a political science student at Chestnut Hill College. He spent six years working under then-Philadelphia Commissioner Al Schmidt (now acting secretary of the commonwealth) at the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office, hosting community events to educate citizens on a new voting system.
In his Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, Gill is a board member and president of the Burholme Town Watch and Civic Association. “A minority like me could never have advanced” so far in his home country, Gill reflected. “America has done more for me than any other country could have. So the American Dream is very real for me.”