David B. Glancey, director of special projects for Penn’s Office of Government and Community Affairs and a longtime city Democratic Party chair who headed the city’s Board of Revision of Taxes, died January 28 at Pennsylvania Hospital from pulmonary disease. He was 74.

Born in Germantown, Mr. Glancey graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia and earned his BA in English literature from St. Joseph’s University in 1966. He earned his law degree from Villanova University  in 1975.

Mr. Glancey was chairman of the city Democratic Party for many years, beginning under William (Bill) J. Green, who was Philadelphia’s mayor from 1980 to 1984. Mr. Green described Mr. Glancey as “a world-class political organizer.”

Mr. Glancey served on the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes for 24 years and was chairman of that board for 18 years. He also served on the boards of the Academy of Community Music and CeaseFire PA.

In 2008, Mr. Glancey joined Penn’s Office of Government and Community Relations as a director of special projects (Almanac March 4, 2008). His job was to establish ties with local leaders in order to promote policies and legislation favoring the University.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Reyes; a sister; children, Allison, daughter of his former wife Catherine, who survives, and Suler Dominic Acosta and Carla Setzler from Ms. Reyes’ former marriage; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, will be followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St., Philadelphia. Burial is private.