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Allentown at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 3 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 3
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Bill 76: HR Position Reclassification and Budget Amendment
ApprovedHuman Resources, Administration and Appointments CommitteeOct 21Bill 81: City Controller Ordinance Alignment
ApprovedHuman Resources, Administration and Appointments CommitteeOct 21R138 Landfill Groundwater Sampling Contract
Approved 7–0City CouncilOct 21R139 MLK Trail Shared Use Path Contract
Approved 7–0City CouncilOct 21
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV2Zoning Hearing Board
Allentown Zoning Board to weigh banquet hall, daycare, and college use proposals
- NOV2Historical Architectural Review Board
HARB to review window and porch legalization at 515 N. 6th St on Nov. 2
- OCT28City CouncilTranscribedVideo
Allentown's five-year plan warns of deficits by 2030 as council digs into the 2027 budget
- OCT26Environmental Advisory Council
Allentown's Environmental Advisory Council to review naturalization ordinance and PPL transmission line
- OCT26Zoning Hearing BoardTranscribedVideo
Allentown zoning board splits on housing: Penn State downtown hub approved, but a 33-room house and N Sixth St plan denied
- OCT21Parks and Recreation CommitteeTranscribedVideo
Allentown advances pay bumps for golf course staff to fill open jobs
Frequently asked about Allentown
When does the Allentown City Council meet?
Allentown City Council holds its regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 435 Hamilton Street. Committee meetings are scheduled on the Legistar calendar.
Where can I find Allentown meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and legislation are published on the city's Legistar portal (allentownpa.legistar.com) and on OpenPennsylvania meeting pages.
How can I watch Allentown City Council meetings?
Meetings are recorded and archived on the city's Swagit video portal; OpenPennsylvania links each recording with a searchable transcript.
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