Allentown School District Superintendent Carol Birks, Mayor Matt Tuerk and city Director of Public Works Mark Shahda are seen in the background.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/05/30/allentown-highlights-funding-from-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-photos/

Some residents and Mayor Matt Tuerk echoed those concerns, and said that the petitioners should have collaborated with the city on their proposal.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/05/04/allentown-city-council-will-vote-on-a-measure-to-send-social-workers-to-some-911-calls-as-soon-as-next-month/

Tuerk said he is in talks with a potential candidate to fill the vacancy, but he called on the authority to better cooperate to come to unanimous decisions.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/05/19/what-will-happen-to-the-allentown-toy-factory-buildings-future-uncertain-after-infighting-on-city-redevelopment-authority-board/