 The primary election between Delgrosso and Callahan was described as "close and contentious" by "The Express-Times".Delgrosso retired from city government in December 2003 and was succeeded by Mayor John B. Callahan, who took office on January 5, 2004.Additionally, Delgrosso served on the boards of directors of several local organizations, including the Historic Bethlehem Partnership, the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation and the Bethlehem Area Public Library.