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Housing, DEI and taxes: Takeaways as candidates for Allentown mayor meet in first debate

Incumbent Matt Tuerk and challenger Ed Zucal faced off in their first debate of the 2025 Democratic primary for Allentown mayor. Here are key takeaways.

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and City Council member and mayoral candidate Ed Zucal debate Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown. The two are running in the Democratic primary for mayor, and met for a debate hosted by Lehigh Valley Public Media. No Republican candidate has filed, meaning the winner of the primary is likely to go on to become mayor. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and City Council member Ed Zucal debate Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown. The two are running in the Democratic primary for mayor, and met for a debate hosted by Lehigh Valley Public Media. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Housing, DEI and taxes: Takeaways as candidates for Allentown mayor meet in first debate

Incumbent Matt Tuerk and challenger Ed Zucal faced off in their first debate of the...

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