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Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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County Budget

Lehigh County is pushing forward with a preliminary 2027 budget that features a huge 17% tax hike, and a final vote is happening soon. If you own property or pay taxes in the area, this is going to hit your wallet hard.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

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Love Your Block Grant Appropriation

The city was scheduled to accept a $60,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to fund neighborhood improvement projects through the Love Your Block program.

2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 29, 2026

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Property Taxes

Allentown just ranked near the top nationwide for brutal property taxes, meaning local leaders are about to feel a ton of heat to finally fix the broken tax system.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 11, 2026