Allentown authorizes investigation into claims of discrimination | Lehigh Valley Regional News | #citycouncil
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – In an unscheduled vote, Allentown City Council officially approved an investigation into city hall Wednesday night. At its bimonthly meeting, the body unanimously passed an ordinance to authorize a third-party investigation into claims of discrimination and harassment against city employees. The vote comes after more than a month of public complaints by members of Allentown’s NAACP branch alleging discrimination and a hostile […]
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Mayor, NAACP Allentown branch member speak out after allegations of discrimination against city employees | Lehigh Valley Regional News
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A bombshell letter from the NAACP addressed to Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk alleges racism and discrimination under his administration. The mayor denies the claims. “I’m surprised by the letter,” Tuerk said. “Since day one of my administration we have made a commitment to investigate any claim of discrimination that’s occurring in the […]
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