Allentown: Municipal Government

The city of Allentown operates under the strong-mayor form of government. Voters at large elect the mayor and a seven-member council to four-year terms.

Head Official: Mayor Roy Afflerbach (D) (since 2002; current term expires December 2005)

Total Number of City Employees: 964 (2004)

City Information: Allentown City Hall, 435 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101, telephone (610)437-7546