ALLENTOWN CITY COUNCIL DECLARES NO CONFIDENCE IN MAYOR TUERK

In the wake of allegations of racism and discrimination at city hall, the firing of several city employees and a stalemate with the city’s 2024 budget, Allentown City Council on Wednesday night declared no confidence in Mayor Matt Tuerk. The vote was 4-3, with council members Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos and Cynthia Mota voting no confidence, and Daryl Hendricks,

AMY SHORTELL/THE MORNING CALL Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk presents his proposed 2024 budget at a news conference on Oct. 16 at Allentown City Hall.