Matt Tuerk

Despite initial optimism for working with council, Mayor Tuerk and Councilman Pungo experienced a significant budget conflict where Tuerk's vetoed plan was eventually adopted after an override failed.

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.

Current Mayor of Allentown, whose seat two current council members are vying for instead of re-election

Allentown Mayor who praised Promise Neighborhoods Lehigh Valley for its efforts to combat violence and stood with Hasshan Batts at a January 2025 news conference.