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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pass-Through Grant Appropriations for Community Construction Projects
Several bills allocate state and federal grant money for traffic signals, trail construction, streetscapes, and environmental remediation.
2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
The city closed 2025 with strong general fund revenues and better-than-expected savings across several municipal funds. Officials also implemented a clearer accounting method for Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) liabilities to improve public transparency.
Elected Official Travel Oversight and Transparency
Council members want more visibility and reporting on the mayor's official travel and conferences to ensure accountability and community benefit. Administration officials agreed to provide advance travel schedules and updates.
Mayor's Travel Expenses and Transparency
Council members reviewed a newly provided report detailing the mayor's office travel and public advocacy expenses, which total about 12 cents per resident. Officials discussed establishing clearer, standardized travel approval policies for both staff and elected leaders.
Tyler Muniz Software Migration
The IT department is working on upgrading servers, rolling out e-signatures, integrating permits into Energov, and transitioning to the Munis software by July 2026.