Matthew Tuerk
Matthew Tuerk (born March 18, 1975) is an American politician and economic development official serving as the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania since January 2022. Despite entering a crowded field with low name recognition, he was the first candidate to defeat an incumbent mayor in an Allentown primary since 1973, becoming the city's first Latino mayor.
Matthew Tuerk | |
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43rd Mayor of Allentown | |
Assumed office January 3, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Ray O'Connell |
Personal details | |
Born | East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S | March 18, 1975
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Karen |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | College of Charleston University of South Carolina |
Prior to being elected mayor, Tuerk worked at the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC).
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