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.