Please build us new buildings

 

I thought the Chief Roca Police Station would have been started by now. I would be highly shocked if anyone would think naming it after him was a good itea. But, is the delayed groundbreaking due to the snow that they keep pushing to different areas of the city?  We also know that Mayor Tuerk cant get anyone to invest in the city, so his idea of economic growth is using tax dollars to build a new $45 million police station for his loyal servant Chief Roca, and another $70 million on a Fire station and Health Bureau for Kistler and Agosto (two other, yes sir, right away sir)

This is all they need.

What Mayor Tuerk is failing to capitalize on is a company like Lilly could have funded a not needed police station, a cheaper fire station, and a couple redbox units for the health bureau.  

Like who is in charge of running the economic growth department for the city? The maintain the low level standards set by Tuerk, honestly they suck at their jobs.  Business tax dollars should be funding new municipal buildings, not the tax payers.  

Mark my words.  This city is going to have to increaee taxes 6-12% each year for the next 4 years.   

Now that the SEIU contract sucked up 2% of the 4% tax increase,  wait for the greedy police to ask for more in their contract which is up at the end of the year. Will Matt be as generous with Police as he was with his Fire Union?  As we saw some of these guys leaving last year with $100k pensions.  Wait until you see what the chiefs pensions are if the Lieutenants are getting 100k.  Ill be sure to post it all.

How big of a kick in the face is it that Gov. Shapiro, and Lilly held their press release at the Da Vinci center in downtown Allentown lol.  I am sure Tuerk will spin it and say that Allentown is the chosen location for announcing investment in an area of the Lehigh Valley that doesn't benefit Allentown.  

Also, whats going on with the water?  Why is LCA asking people to conserve water in the winter?  Thats a summer thing.  Has there been a rush to wash salt off cars?  Does Allentown have a shortage of water?   I did hear there was a water main break somewhere.  Maybe the city could elaborate on this issue before this becomes a disaster.

We all know how Matt doesn't miss a moment of chaos and is a master at creating disasters in Allentown.

Another failure to capitalize

 

A major Pharma company called Lilly- I never heard of them decided to build a 3.5 billion dollar facility in Upper Macungie vs Allentown.  Lets look into this.

1. Why

I can only imagine the obvious, Lilly watches the news and sees how dysfunctional Allentown is. Sees lawsuits after lawsuits.  Shootings, stabbings, corruption.  

They saw an inept Mayor who has  brought no investors into the city in 4 years except his good pal J.B. Reilly. 

Someone who is spending tax dollars for his own leisure.  Bloggers have stated Tuerk was in D.C all week.  Im sure no one will no why but we paid for it.

Couple this with the fact the Lilly reps couldnt really drive around because of the shitty snow management made things easier on their decision.

But my sources tell me the deal breaker was the fact the arch in the 1100blk of Hamilton St. wasnt big enough and questiooned why the mayor wanted a welcome sign 20 blocks into the city.  Dont you welcome people into your home, not wait until they are in your bathroom taking a shit.

What this means

I am not sure what a 3.5 billion dollar building would bring in tax revenue but I am sure it would be more than enough to offset the mayors leisure spending account. 

Now Butz wouldnt magically get the construction contract without any hurdles. 

800 jobs lost within the city limits. 

Omg!!! I forgot the unlimited photo opps for the Mayor!!! What will he ever do?? Its a good thing I am in a good mood so I dont give suggestions.  

My point is another failed attempt to capitalize on something for Allentown.  The Lilly project, will help Parkland build a new football stadium.  Pay off that beautiful recreational center they built.  All while we are stuck with a weird out of place Arch to show for. 

Well atleast someone had fun

The snowstorm that swept through our city left behind more than just picturesque drifts—it left behind impassable streets, stranded residents, and a growing sense of frustration. 

Neighborhoods have been waiting for plows that never arrive, watching as the snow hardens into icy barricades. Parents are struggling to get kids to school, workers can’t reach their jobs, and emergency vehicles face dangerous delays.

Yet while the city remains frozen in place, our mayor has taken to social media—not to address the crisis, but to post cheerful vignettes of sledding and winter fun. It’s a tone-deaf performance that feels more like a vacation reel than leadership in action.

The mayor is expected to lead during crises, not gloss over them. Snow removal isn’t just about convenience—it’s about safety, accessibility, and trust. When leadership prioritizes optics over operations, the message is clear: appearances matter more than people. 

Why don't the citizens get this?

•Transparent communication about delays and plans. (because there isnt any)  Our council president had better communication than our punk rock mayor.

•A clear timeline for when streets will be cleared.  Thats simple, NEVER or by July 4th.

•A mayor who acknowledges the hardship, not one who distracts from it with sledding videos. Especially, when people are shoveling their car out, then hoping when they get back the spot is still there. Wonder if the Mayor had this problem at his residence or did he get a 1st class plowing.

Look at these

Perfectly good iron board wasted

And my favorite:  I knew those things were good for something else.

This snowstorm has tested the city’s resilience and its leadership. They failed us once again, but we get to pay 3.96% more for services.  

Center City

West End

Southside- actual houses buried lmao

Even the damn snow emergency roads arent plowed near the curb. No one can park front of their residence until June.

I just dont understand how one can brag about how well the streets are cleared and how good the plow drivers and the police did clearing the streets when 3 days after the storm ASD puts this out.

The mayor once again is running around the city talking about how much is being done but has missed the mark on execution.

Should we be surprised any less by the actions Mayor Matt Kardashian-Tuerk?

Also, isnt the mayor supposed to be working, not playing on city time?

Per WFMZ:

"Our crews have been working hard they've been doing a fantastic job we've been working around the clock 24 hours, to get around to all the secondary roadways and all of our alleyways," says Mark Shada,

Wtf!!!! I didnt see a plow all damn day. The streets are the worst I have ever seen.  Does Shada want me to show him all the roads that werent plowed??

Homicide, Lights, Colorful Arch, Snow

Lets start off with the big news.  Another homicide in the city without crime.  A 19 year old killed.  Is this the 1st or 2nd homicide for the year? Mayb more I dont know.  So many shootings its hard to keep track.

Then, drum roll, some kids were arrested for damaging the parkway lights.  Glad APD finally made some arrests.  Didnt that happen like 6 weeks ago? Seems like the evidence isnt great if it takes that long. We will probably never know the punishment of these heathens, but as I read somewhere "I guess these kids aren't getting their allowance for awhile."  Lmao

Make them do community service, like picking up trash in the parkway after the out of staters destroy the shorelines in the summer.  Mommy and Daddy paying the bill doesnt teach a lesson.  Actually make them have to help put up the lights next year.

Onward, did anyone see that dumb welcoming arch in the 1100blk of Hamilton St?  I cant believe the city actually went thru with wasting the money on it. That sign should say "Careful, you are entering into a warzone."

Now for the Snow Emergency.  Rumor has it Tuerk agreed to a contract with SEIU.  Coincidentally, right before the huge snow storm.  Mayb the possible threat of a strike made him give in.  Im sure the contract was status quo and nothing more than what the city was planning to give them all along. There are threats of cars being towed in snow emergency routes so watch were you park.  However, please throw your snow in the street.  Save spaces with chairs like in Philly.  And if your neighbor wants to fight with you over the snow, hit em with a snowball.

"We will Deport them"

Paraphased  from WFMZ

County Controller Mark Pinsley  tried to show his weight with the Immigration service.  Pinsley stated he got a tip that ICE was renting a building in Allentown that belong to the county. 

Then he said he found out Homeland Security hasnt paid for the space in 3 years and owes the county $115,000.

He then gave the dumb quote of "we can give them a taste of their own medicine. We're going to deport ICE."  Wow arent you tough.  Your not a comedian either.

Heres a joke for you Pinsley.  Who do you call a county controller who had no idea ICE was renting a county property for 3 years, and owes the county $115,000? Hes called a Pinsley 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 

Then Josh Siegel commented "I think their presence is a threat to public safety and public trust."  Okay buddy. 

One I have yet to see them. And two if you aren't an illegal, throw things at them or get in their way you have nothing to worry about.

The good part was D.A. Holihan stated ICE doesnt work out of that office.

He then smacks Pinsley and Siegel by saying 

a.i.generated

"The only thing ICE has to do with this press conference today is to get headlines for the people holding the press conference. "

Holihan stated the federal agents help him to investigate human trafficking. Then stated he would pay the rent just to keep DHS their so they could help him. Lol.

Pinsley cried some more saying ICE wont rent a building belonging to Lehigh County. 

And his brother Siegel said he filed for eviction and will try to get DHS to pay their back rent.  Good luck!!!

These two should be embarrassed to even tell the news.  You two dont care about the money, you care about evicting ICE.  DHS does not give a shit about these two clowns.  

The federal gov. could buy the County building if they want and then build a prison there to house illegals. 

5 things that might happen now

1. Federal funding to Lehigh County will be reduced or stopped.

2. ICE agents will now show up in crazy amounts.

3.  Trump to comment on these two losers.

4.  Lehigh County to be audited by the IRS.

5. Mayor Tuerk to make a news appearance and comment on how he doesnt want ICE here.

Thanks again guys.  You sure know how to help the citizens.

When you can be wrong all the time

 I always have this thing about the weather and the meteorologist's ability to forecast properly.  Especially when it snows.  

Are they ever right?  I know there are variables that can change the weather but let's be honest the snow event from Saturday and Sunday was a forecast that was completely missed.   They predicted 1-3 inches, but it quickly turned 6+ inches.  They claim they can't predict weather more than 48 hours in advance, uhm they couldn't predict this one 2 hours in advance.

Then today has to be close to 3 inches and its still snowing when I thought 1 inch was the forecast.

The Farmer's Almanac, NOAA season outlook, WeatherChannel, AccuWeather should turn into an online gambling website.

This guy on the eastside had to be creative. But he pushed the snow into the street and the cops gave him a ticket.

Then they throw huge numbers out there and get everyone in a panic and its sunny 72degrees.  Or how many times does 1 inch turn into 6?  

This was when the YMCA kicked the homeless out of the warming shelter this morning:

I'm not a meteorologist, but what job can you say.  "Well, we are looking at, if this happens, but then this could happen, but then this happened and basically be wrong about everything". Then go on the news the next day and act like nothing happened or that your forecast was right.  You don't get fired either.  

People rely heavily on the weather and modern technology should allow for more accurate results.

There is a forecast of a huge snowstorm coming in a week. For real.  Let's cause mass panic for a week then it rains and no snow or tracks far North or South.  

A meteorological forecast could easily be compared to the mayor of this city saying at the State of the City that everything is great.  

Financially, we are in great shape.  Taxes won't go up. crime is down yet people don't feel safe at all. Everyone is treated fairly. My cabinet is amazing and needs raises, yet what are their accomplishments? Of course, the biggest delusion -- morale in the city is up. They are both rarely right and one blatantly lies, and the other can be just wrong with limited or no consequences.  Actually, both have limited consequences.

Anyone Crash?

 

Did anyone crash yesterday? I almost did twice.  Once on Hamilton St. and the other on S. 15th St. 

I unfortunately was out yesterday and had to drive thru the city. It was awful.

Did the city plow? I saw 2 accidents and cars sliding everywhere.  Nothing was touched.  

Did SEIU strike or something?  If they were out it must have been a skeleton crew, because the streets were shit.

Actually the side streets are still a sheet of ice.  This guy almost died.

Is this a direct effect of what I knew would happen?  Hold out on a contract for SEIU and in turn the streets don't get plowed. Or atleast not very well.

Im not knocking the guys if they were out there, but I think anyone that had to drive thru the city could attest to the fact it was like ice skating on 4 wheels. 

But then we will see on the news a certain someone brag about "our city plows are out in full force" and "they have done a great job clearing the streets."  Bull------shit.

I saw this guy up on Liberty St. 900blk.  

Like cmon, Allentown is definitely the City Without Limits. Actually I dont know what the motto is anymore.

 

 The city probably didnt want to pay any overtime, so only a few were out. And the salt spreading was kept to a minimum.  Gotta save money for the management raises and all the new buildings that are supposed to get started this year.

Failed again

Tonight we witnessed the brains of the city show that even a Rosetta Stone on how to run a city would offer zero help.

Allentown’s budget process is a cautionary tale of dysfunction, almost leaving the city without an approved spending plan for 2026. If anything is glaringly obvious it is that this year’s flawed process has exposed deep flaws in governance.

Mr. Binder brought the only brain (not giving him that much credit)  to tonight’s meeting and gave a statement about how the failure to pass the 2026 budget at the hands of Tuerk, Napoli, Affa, Zucal, Mota, Gerlach, and Santos under the direction of then President Hendricks led to this failure.

Binder and Napoli mentioned that the inability to pass the budget by 12/31/2025 is a possible violation of state law so they were put in a precarious and difficult position to vote yes.  Cause that seems ethical.

I am sorry but didn’t our crooked mayor say on Jan 6th: "It doesn't say, or else, alright? There's no, there's nothing in the Home Rule Charter that says what happens if Council fails to adopt a budget”. So if the mayor says there are no penalties for not passing a budget, why did Council cave on this budget?  Simple, when the King Rat lays out the cheese, the little rats must eat.  Its all a joke.

I agreed with the need for council to cleanup the rules, regulations, and procedures so that the mayor is kept with controlled boundaries.  Since he doesnt believe in following rules, since he is above them.

The mayor got everything he wanted originally tonight, with the exception of his promotion for his Asst. I am sure that this new council didn’t really have a clue about what they were actually voting for this evening. You could read the faces on the Dias and clearly everyone was confused. I mean Mr. Hanlon "what do we do?" Its like a bunch of toddlers looking around for the teacher to tell them their assignment.  Doesn't anyone in this city know anything?

Allentown has officially become the poster child for how not to run a city. The 2026 budget fiasco isn’t just a minor hiccup—it’s a full-blown embarrassment that exposes the incompetence and dysfunction at the heart of City Hall. I wouldn't sit up on that Die-ass for a million dollars.

I dont think anyone from the public was even there.  No one cares anymore. People have given up on this city.  Not even the Mayor was there.  You wanna know why?  Because he knew there wasnt going to be a discussion on the budget because he secured the 4 votes ahead of time.  

Allentown’s leaders have failed. Again, as always, as expected. Period. They’ve turned the budget process into a circus, and the people of this city are the clowns forced to watch and PAY for this show. If this is what passes for governance, then Allentown deserves better—much better.