Council Member· 2020–2028
Ce-Ce Gerlach
Allentown
About
Ce-Ce Gerlach's platform centers on a working-class agenda with a primary focus on addressing housing needs, improving education, and advocating for working-class families in the 22nd District.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentCe-Ce Gerlach outlined an agenda focused on housing, education, and supporting the working class during her campaign.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 4:14:35
- Avg per meeting
- 5:06
- Segments
- 4905
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Top issues during term (7)(Budget)
SS4A Safety Grant Appropriation (Tilghman St & Union Blvd)
$1,100,000 capital fund budget increase
2027 City Budget and Property Tax Increase
About $1.75 per month more in property tax for most homeowners.
property tax increase
Local homeowners will see higher annual property tax bills if this proposed increase goes through.
budget and taxes
The average resident will see their property taxes go up by about $1.75 a month, while every city department has to tighten its belt with a 10% spending cut.
county budget
Property owners and local residents will face a steep 17% increase in county taxes starting in 2027.
Love Your Block Grant Appropriation
Adds $60,000 in grant revenue to the 2026 Grant Fund budget.
property taxes
Homeowners and local businesses are bleeding cash because of these sky-high rates, which eats into disposable income and stalls economic growth.
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Gerlach was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Bill 76: HR Position Reclassification and Budget Amendment
R149 Municipal Budget Fund Transfers
R137: Budgetary Transfers
Bill 58 Capital Fund Budget Transfer for Parks
Bill 58 Capital Fund Budget Transfer
Approval of Bill 53 Budget Appropriation for Roof Repairs
Approval of Resolution R98 Budget Transfers
Bill 49 Capital Fund Budget Amendment for Crosswalk Beacon
R87 Budget Transfers for City Accounts
Approval of R87 Departmental Budget Transfers
Bill 42 Budget Amendment for Second Fire Academy
Bill 34 - Recompete Personnel Budget Amendment
Resolution 63: Budget Transfers
Voting record (8)(Budget)
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