Jeremy Binder
Allentown City Council Member
Allentown City Council
Jeremy Binder is a fourth-generation Allentownian and Democrat who was sworn in to the Allentown City Council in 2026, representing a new era in local governance alongside fellow newcomer Cristian Pungo. A Lehigh Valley native who lived in Orlando, Boston, and Honolulu before returning to Allentown in 2013, he owns Concentric Solutions, an IT and security consulting firm, and served as managing director of the business. Binder has been active in local nonprofits, including serving on the YMCA board, an IT committee for Valley Youth House, the West Park Civic Association board, an advisory board for Speak Up Allentown, and as Treasurer for Ripple Church, as well as Judge of Elections for the 11-3 precinct since 2017.
Timeline
Jeremy Binder suggested that Allentown should work more closely with the county on homeless services during a council discussion on homeless encampment evictions.
Councilmember Jeremy Binder announced plans to present a resolution defining procedural steps and consequences if a budget agreement is not reached in future cycles.
Jeremy Binder cast a decisive vote with three other council members to approve Mayor Matt Tuerk's $245 million 2026 budget, which included a 3.96% tax increase and $135 trash fee increase.
Jeremy Binder was sworn in as a new member of Allentown City Council, replacing Daryl Hendricks alongside Cristian Pungo, Cynthia Mota, and Natalie Santos.
Jeremy Binder won a seat on Allentown City Council in the general election, receiving 8,731 votes among four elected candidates.
Jeremy Binder received 3,253 votes and placed second in the Democratic primary for Allentown City Council, securing nomination for the general election.
Jeremy Binder participated in a League of Women Voters forum for Allentown City Council candidates, discussing his qualifications and priorities for a four-year term.
Jeremy Binder announced his candidacy for one of four open seats on Allentown City Council at Ripple Church, emphasizing community and resident connectivity with city officials.
Jeremy Binder and his wife, Sherri Brokopp Binder, moved to the Franklin Park neighborhood in Allentown, preceding his later campaign for city council.
Facts
2013
Full Sail University
2025
Allentown City Council
Democrat
- • Owner, IT and security consulting firm
- • Managing director of consulting business Concentric Solutions
- • Board member for the YMCA in Allentown
- • Technology committee for Valley Youth House
- • Treasurer for Ripple Church
- • Judge of Elections for the 11-3 precinct
- • West Park Civic Association board
- • Advisory board for Speak Up Allentown
- • Director of IT for a local security firm
- • Various Information Technology roles for a technology and security company, a web development company, and IT integration companies
- • Allentown City Council Member
Allentown since 2013
Sherri Brokopp Binder
2026
Connections
Cristian Pungo and Jeremy Binder were simultaneously elected and sworn into Allentown City Council, consistently collaborating as Democrats on votes like the 2026 budget and committee appointments.
from 11 sourcesPungo and Binder repeatedly ran together for Allentown City Council, served alongside each other, and were both endorsed by the Civic Growth Initiative, though they denied coordination.
from 8 sourcesAllentown City Council member whose term expires in early 2026, creating an open seat Jeremy Binder is campaigning for
Voted alongside Jeremy Binder in favor of the 2026 Allentown city budget.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Councilman Jeremy Binder were sworn in together, with Binder ultimately voting to approve Tuerk's original budget after initial council disagreement.
from 3 sourcesCurrent Mayor of Allentown, whose seat two current council members are vying for instead of re-election
Jeremy Binder replaced Daryl Hendricks on the Allentown City Council.
from 2 sourcesDaryl Hendricks and Jeremy Binder are direct competitors, both running in the May 20 primary for Allentown City Council, with Binder also eyeing Hendricks's expiring seat.
from 2 sourcesNatalie Santos and Jeremy Binder are fellow Democratic Allentown City Council members who diverged on the 2026 budget vote.
from 6 sourcesNatalie Santos and Jeremy Binder are incumbent Allentown City Council members running together in the current primary election.
from 4 sourcesCynthia Mota and Jeremy Binder are current Allentown City Council colleagues, but Binder seeks the Council President seat Mota will vacate in 2026.
from 4 sourcesCynthia Mota and Jeremy Binder are fellow Democratic Allentown City Council members who serve together but diverged on the 2026 city budget vote.
from 5 sourcesSanto Napoli and Jeremy Binder are legislative colleagues who jointly voted in favor of the 2026 Allentown city budget.
from 2 sourcesCouncil colleagues, Ce-Ce Gerlach and Jeremy Binder interact professionally on legislation, with Jeremy offering feedback, but they contrast on key votes like the 2026 city budget.
from 4 sourcesRunning in the May 20 primary for Allentown City Council alongside Jeremy Binder.