Allentown Mayoral & City Council Candidates to Face Off in April 18 Debate

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Feb. 21, 2019 - PRLog -- On April 18, Allentown residents will have the chance to compare the platforms of the candidates running for local political office at a debate hosted by the Allentown Coalition for Economic Dignity, a committee of POWER Lehigh Valley.

Allentown is at a crucial juncture. Astronomical rents continue to rise, wages remain stagnant, and the city is facing a $5 million annual structural deficit. As development continues at a fast pace, residents are being left behind. How will Allentown's future mayor and city council members address these crises? What do they have in mind for the city? How do they plan to fight for our economic dignity? And how do their platforms and visions differ?

Residents have a critical decision to make when they head to the voting booths this year—a decision that will shape all of our lives in Allentown for years to come. All Allentown residents are therefore invited to this event to learn candidates' platforms and decide which candidates' policies and plans deserve their support.

The debate will take place on April 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm, at Resurrected Life Community Church, 144 N. 9^th St, Allentown, PA. The mayoral debate will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the council candidates' debate will begin at 7:00 pm.

About the Allentown Coalition for Economic Dignity (ACED): ACED is a subcommittee of POWER Lehigh Valley. Our mission is to address racial and economic inequities currently occurring in the development of the City of Allentown. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/ACED.POWERLV/