City of Allentown

We're Hiring! Join our team at the City of Allentown! Explore exciting full-time & part-time job opportunities and make a difference in our community. Apply now at https://bit.ly/4bJrMtE before the application window closes! Have questions? Reach out to our HR Department at HRSUsers@allentownpa.gov.

Earlier this spring, we kicked off the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Project to develop a comprehensive action plan focused on safety enhancements and preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries in Allentown. We’ve gathered community feedback on key areas of concern, and our consultants are now analyzing the data to incorporate your suggestions into a citywide Safety Action Plan. This project is supported by a $312,000 SS4A grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The final report will be presented to Allentown City Council in February 2025, opening the door for future grants to implement these vital safety measures. For more updates, visit allentownpa.gov/ss4a.

ICYMI: The City of Allentown was awarded a $20 million implementation grant earlier this month through the U.S. Economic Development Administration to fully fund our Recompete Plan! We are one of only 6 cities in the U.S. to receive this grant. This funding will create renewed opportunities in economically distressed communities like Allentown by generating good-paying, high-quality jobs and improving workforce access. This is a transformational milestone in our journey to close employment gaps and overcome persistent economic distress. Thank you to the Biden-Harris Administration and our federal partners for bringing this amazing opportunity to the City of Allentown.

We’re thrilled to introduce Priscilla Reyes as the new Special Events Manager for the Parks & Recreation Department! Priscilla, who has been with the City for over 8 years, previously worked in the Allentown Health Bureau and Planning Bureau and brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the Allentown community. A proud product of the Allentown School District, she has remained committed to serving the community she was raised in and loves. Priscilla holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State University. For any inquiries regarding event applications or hosting an event in Allentown, please reach out to Priscilla at Priscilla.reyes@allentownpa.gov or 610-437-7750 x2167

We welcome Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW, who's joined the Mayor’s Office as the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Allentown! With 30 years of experience in human and social services and 20 years specializing in DEIAB, Ghafoor-Davis is poised to make a significant impact. In her role, she will foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, conduct inclusivity assessments, provide improvement recommendations, and enhance the equitable delivery of City services. Previously the Director of Racial Ethnic Justice at Community Action Lehigh Valley, Ghafoor-Davis launched the "Color Outside the Lines" initiative and collaborated with DEI groups across the region. Her extensive consulting experience and academic roles further underscore her expertise. Welcome, Kumari! 🎉 #Equity #Inclusion #Allentown #DEI #Leadership

Check out Mayor Tuerk's interview with WDIY 88.1 FM about the City's Safe Streets for All initiative! Take the survey through July 31 at https://lnkd.in/eezK56Sv to pinpoint specific roads, intersections, and walkways that could use accessibility, bicycle, driving, or pedestrian improvements. https://lnkd.in/ec_XDhPb

Want to learn more about Allentown's proposed new zoning code and share your thoughts? Join us at one of our open houses on July 9, 10, or 11, or stop by during our office hours at City Hall! Check out the project details and the Public Review DRAFT of the Zoning Code, Map, and SALDO at https://lnkd.in/eHxbJwPZ. Got questions? Email us at planning@allentownpa.gov.

We're hiring! 📢 The City of Allentown is seeking a Special Events Manager for our Parks & Recreation Department! 🌳✨ Salary: $73,149.42 per year Plan and coordinate events, manage budgets, and collaborate with community organizations. If you have strong organizational skills and experience in event management, we want to hear from you! Apply by June 30, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ez-vfejy

We're glad to have amazing partners in this work to end period poverty in Allentown. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eGHQC_KR

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