About

The Allentown City Council aims to offer good services in a fair and clear way. Their goal is to make Allentown a better place for everyone to live, work, and have fun.

You can find when City Council and specific council meetings happen on the city's Public Meeting Calendar. Most meetings are held at City Hall in the City Council Chambers on the 1st Floor at 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18101, unless noted otherwise.

City Council is pleased to offer free parking in the Government Deck for all City Council meetings. See the City Clerk at the meeting for the voucher after you park.


Contact Information

Name Position Email Phone
Michael Hanlon City Clerk michael.hanlon@allentownpa.gov (610) 437-7555
Tawanna Whitehead Deputy City Clerk tawanna.whitehead@allentownpa.gov (610) 437-7556
Genesis Ortega Public Affairs & Policy Officer genesis.ortega@allentownpa.gov (484) 357-3002
City Council Committee Assignments
Council Meeting Schedules & Agendas

City Council Recent News

Allentown City Council Holds Special Meeting on 2026 Budget January 13, 2026 Allentown City Council held a special meeting this evening to consider the City’s 2026 Budget. During the meeting, City Council voted on the budget submitted by the Mayor, which includes a 3.96% real estate tax increase and a $140 increase to the annual trash fee. The ordinance adopting the Mayor’s proposed budget passed by a 4–3 vote. In addition to the budget vote, Councilman Jeremy Binder announced his intention to introduce a forthcoming resolution focused ... Read more about "Allentown City Council Holds Special Meeting on 2026 Bu"...
Allentown City Council Elects New Leadership, Swears In Members January 05, 2026 Allentown City Council voted this evening to elect new Council leadership and swear in members during its organizational meeting. Council members unanimously elected Santo Napoli as City Council President and Cynthia Mota as City Council Vice President. “I’m honored to work alongside City Council Vice President Cynthia Mota,” said Council President Santo Napoli. “I won’t let you down. I’m looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues on City Co ... Read more about "Allentown City Council Elects New Leadership, Swears In"...

Forms

Rezoning Request Petition
Street Vacation Petition
Liquor License Request Petition

Resources

Meeting Schedule & Agendas
State Ethics Commission Statements of Financial Interests
Campaign Finance Reports
Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports