In 1975 , Allen decided to seek re-election to Council , but this time ran for one of Council 's at-large seats . She won one of the two seats reserved for nonmembers of the majority Democratic Party , taking over the seat vacated by Tom Foglietta , who was the party 's nominee for Mayor in that year 's election . While on Council , Allen was known as a tough , outspoken politician , often clashing with Mayor Frank Rizzo and Council President George Schwartz . As her local profile rose , so too did her national presence rise . At the 1976 Republican National Convention , Allen gave the seconding speech in support of President Gerald Ford 's nomination
1976 Republican National Convention
1976 Republican National Convention
Ethel D. Allen