Small-business owner becomes 1st person to declare candidacy in 2025 Allentown City Council race
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A small-business owner became the first person to announce his candidacy for Allentown City Council Monday.
Jeremy Binder, who is a longtime city resident, made the announcement at a campaign kick-off event in Franklin Park.
Binder said his campaign would focus on centering community connection and engagement, supporting healthy, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the city, and leveraging technology to increase resident engagement and improve efficiency of city operations
‘This is a 'We' campaign’: Business owner launches campaign for Allentown City Council
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The race for Allentown City Council has its first candidate.
Jeremy Binder on Monday night announced his campaign for one of four seats up for grabs on council during the 2025 election cycle.
Binder, a Democrat, told dozens gathered at Ripple Church that he wants to help council develop a better relationship and “connectivity” between residents and city officials.
Allentown City Council candidates stump for votes, look to differentiate at downtown forum
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A League of Women Voters forum Tuesday night in Allentown featured the five men running for Allentown City Council, after both women seeking the office were left off the panel.
“I believe that safe and healthy neighborhoods will happen when people talk to each other, people come together, people communicate."
Jeremy Binder, candidate
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Allentown City Council candidates answer questions on key issues: Jeremy Binder
Jeremy Binder is a Lehigh Valley native who had stints living in Orlando, Florida, and Boston; he has lived in Allentown since 2013. He owns the business consulting company Concentric Solutions, and previously worked in information technology roles for various companies.
Allentown City Council candidates answer questions on key issues: Jeremy Binder
Jeremy Binder is a Lehigh Valley native who had stints living in Orlando, Florida, and Boston; he has lived in Allentown since 2013. He owns the business consulting company Concentric Solutions, and previously worked in information technology roles for various companies.
Seven Democrats running for Allentown City Council’s four open seats
Seven Democratic candidates are running in the May 20 primary for four seats on Allentown City Council.
Photo Allentown City Hall / Donna Fisher
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I wanted to comment on the recent write-up in Armchair Lehigh Valley to clarify my views on the recent Welcoming Cities legislation. I support any role that City Council can play in ensuring that all our neighbors know their rights and feel safe and welcome in our city. As I stated in my response to the Armchair questionnaire, “Allentown can—and should—manage how its resources are utilized and should do so in a way that protects and supports everyone who calls our city home.” This includes my support for the recent legislation and the continued use of the practices that were in place prior to the recent legislation. - Jeremy
