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Council Vice President· 2018–2030

Cynthia Mota

Allentown

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
43
Total speaking time
1:53:35
Avg per meeting
2:38
Segments
2093

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Top issues during term (13)(General)

critical↑Feb 2026[36]

Public Encampments and Homelessness Regulations

Potential impact on municipal operational and enforcement costs related to public property management.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

High-Density Rooming House Proposal at 501-503 N 4th St

Puts roughly 33 affordable rooms on the market at N. Fourth St with private investment; no city money involved.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Litter Reduction and Containerization Strategies

While exact numbers aren't making headlines yet, a major city contract like this always impacts how your tax dollars are spent on municipal services.

medium↑Sep 2023[10]

public health

Healthcare costs and lost workdays for asthma sufferers could skyrocket if the city doesn't invest in cleaner air.

medium↑Mar 2025[5]

employee misconduct

City resources were wasted investigating a fake crime, which ultimately costs taxpayers.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

lead service line replacement

You won't have to foot the bill for these upgrades since the $15.4 million covers the cost of ripping out and replacing the old pipes.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

lead pipe replacement

This project is fully funded by state money, saving local taxpayers from shouldering the heavy cost of pipe replacements.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

immigrant protection policy

While no direct costs are moving today, avoiding a showdown with federal authorities could save the city from costly legal battles and potential funding cuts.

high↓Mar 2022[0]

contractor regulations

Project costs could swing wildly as contractors scramble to adapt to these shifting rules or potentially face delays.

high↓Jul 2021[0]

zoning denial lawsuit

Taxpayers are on the hook to fund a costly defense against this lawsuit, which could drain city resources.

medium↓May 2026[0]

procurement monopoly

You could see your local tax dollars stretch further if the city successfully breaks up these inflated equipment costs.

high↓Jan 2025[0]

immigrant protection ordinance

The city could face administrative costs to update protocols, and potentially deal with legal challenges or funding fights with the federal government.

high↓Feb 2025[0]

ICE non-collaboration policy

While there's no direct price tag attached, cities that clash with federal immigration policies sometimes risk losing state or federal grant funding.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Mota was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.