Summary
Allentown activists are fighting to scrap an old rule that makes English the city's official language, calling it discriminatory. If the city council agrees to look at it, it could mark a huge win for Allentown's fast-growing Latino population.
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Impact analysis
There's little to no direct cost, though updating city signs and paperwork down the road could take a tiny slice of the municipal budget.
Allentown's large Latino community and non-English speakers will get a lot more respect and easier access to local government.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Allentown voters keep English as the city's official language
Allentown voters keep English as the city's official language Axios
For Allentown Latinos, ending English as city's official language would excise a hateful legacy
For Allentown Latinos, ending English as city's official language would excise a hateful legacy Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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