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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stormwater Fee Financial Risk Assessment
If the $20 stormwater fee is ruled a tax under the city charter, the city could lose $5.4 million a year — a scenario that would nearly drain reserves by 2031.
IT Infrastructure and Data Storage Expansion
The city is working to build out server redundancy at the 1304 building, but council members want to make sure we aren't buying more storage than necessary, especially given police video retention policies and shifting facility plans.
PFAS Water Remediation Settlement Allocation
Allentown is putting nearly $650,000 from chemical settlement payouts into upgrading its water treatment plant to tackle "forever chemicals." With more money coming in through 2033, the city is using legal settlements rather than local taxpayer dollars to pay for mandatory state and federal cleanup systems.