Mayor· 2022–2030
Matt Tuerk
Allentown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 1:18:51
- Avg per meeting
- 11:16
- Segments
- 889
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Top issues during term (10)(Business Jobs)
Professional Services Procurement and Maintenance RFPs
Golf Course Staff Reclassifications and Pay Adjustments
Funded entirely by user fees generated by the golf course, which is currently running slightly above projected revenue targets.
Paid Sick Leave Mandate (Bill 54)
Potential compliance costs for local businesses required to provide paid sick time.
Hamilton Streetscape Final Phase Improvements
The DAA operates on a blended funding model combining city contributions, private donations, and projected Neighborhood Partnership Program grants totaling $675,000 annually.
Promise Neighborhoods Funding Dispute
Disputed grant funding allocations affecting local service provider program budgets.
Business License Fee Increase (Bill 65)
Generates uncaptured business privilege tax revenue from major remote e-commerce entities.
Municipal Website Accessibility and Content Management
Website redesign cost $237,905 from 2022 to 2024, with annual support costs dropping from roughly $33,000 to around $24,000 in 2027.
New Child Care Center on St. John Street
Expansion of a small home-based business and addition of one employee.
Group Child Care Establishment on Highland Street
Establishment of a small home-based business providing childcare services.
Brownfield Redevelopment at 928 American Parkway NE
Generates new real estate tax revenue for the city, school district, and county while utilizing federal brownfield grants.
Decisions during term (0)
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