The council passed the name changing of Valania park to Clyde Bosket park. This is great to honor a black man that helped the community in many ways.
He sounds like he was looked up to by younger males and helped people whenever he could.
I do have few issues with the renaming. First, as mentioned in another post, why not name something after Bosket that wasnt already named? The park was named Valania park by the people. It's not like it was the Union St park and now you want to rename it.
Second issue that many people brought up which is no surprise. Tuerk didnt follow the proper procedure in going about renaming the park. There is a pattern of missteps and thumbing of the nose from this administration. Imagine that, council and the mayor administration not following the rules. Its a joke. Matt you're a joke and your smugness shows every time you speak. It must be lonely living here n a world with you in the center of everything.
Next, Affa is a disgrace and has passed her prime, probably 39 years ago. You argue and talk absolute BS. You try to make yourself seem involved but you are actually absent. That Rec Committee lady called you out and you fell back in your chair where you belong. Actually, you belong in a retirement village in Florida.
Then I have to listen to how arrogant Tuerk is, interupting a female who was speaking. He says while she is making a point, oh well we are talking about the park that is going to be renamed shortly. Shut up you loser.
Tuerk has the nerve to talk so highly of Mr. Bosket (for votes people!). He clearly didnt know Mr Bosket. How fake are you?
The best was when a woman went up and called Juerk out. She said you dont care about black people and are only using this to get black votes.
And you don't follow procedure for anything. She is 100% right. Affa says, well we didnt follow the rules but everyone wants this done. Really? Why have rules?
So basically you are honoring a black man by not following the rules and that is exactly what black people dont want. To be remembered wrongly or given special treatment.
To be clear I strongly support honoring this man. Just do it right in a dignified manner and NOT by erasing the reason for the park to be named Valania. Someone was honored while another was dishonored tonight. Seems the Administration could have executed this in a way to honor both Allentownians.
I cannot end this ramble without mentioning our Police Chief. Tonight, Chief Roca said APD needs 300 officers. And Affa says well chief you are doing such a great job with having less. Chief and his Admin are the "less". They are the problem in APD.
Like always Chief was looking to have his ego stroked at the expense of the hardworking men and women of APD. Quit fishing for compliments, you look small and that is a BIG achievement for you. It's so fake and you do not think of your officers on the streets before yourself.
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These politicians and elected officials are pathetic. They will sell their soul just to get votes or feel important. Its a sign of a small Pee Pee
I was disgusted to watch that meeting. As a black man, that is not how another black man should be honored. People yelling about the proper process, rules being broken. What honor was there?
How many officers does Allentown currently have? Is the chief saying he needs 300 total or 300 more?
I believe he was saying total. I think they are around 200 and change.
The Mayor is a total disgrace to our city. Thanks Ray and Julio. Couldn't put your pride aside and one of you drop out. Hope he raises your taxes another 27%.
Dont worry unless he makes major budget cuts he has to raise taxes. Slimy man.
This is the most heinous type of racism when politicians pander to race and ethnic backgrounds for votes. There objectives need to be what is best for all the local people they serve not pats on the ass and addaboys for there designed racism playing people for there votes. Peewee needs to raise another flag the Allentown flag and not leave out the native allentownians.
Tuerk is a modern day dictator. Everything he does is planned for his success. Not the well-being of the citizens. Hes on Siegel’s level. People wake up, your all being played by this guy.
Im so sick of hearing Charlie Roca's name. Can he retire already?
Tuerk is an arrogant prick. End of story.
Hi! I'm that "Rec committee lady" :) Thank you for writing about this. The point that the Mayor was missing was, it seems like the administration CAN and WILL move quickly on something prior to an election or photo op. The historical signage was part of the park plans PRIOR to Matt being in office. It got lost in the administration changes, and when he fired Karen El-Chaar. I can respect that wasn't the time to have that conversation, but as I pointed out to Candida, we weren't privy to any of the discussions. If we had been, we would have asked where the historical signage is, like the board has been asking for the last 3 years. If the administration and council truly cared about the black community in Allentown, Fountain pool wouldn't be sitting empty and vacant for the last 16 years, with a revamped pool house for the unhoused that aren't even able to use it.
Streets and parks should be name time limited for no more than say 25 years so that a park dedicated to, say, the forces who bleed and died to save the Union could be renamed after a podunk favorite politician, or a memorialized teacher to a beloved community leader for example.
Bethlehem has done similar things on the S.S. as in the renaming of MacNamera Park.
Obviously. I am sure his “wife” has the balls in the family.
7:26 sounds to be authentic. She makes excellent points to criticize the handling of this effort. I am also impressed with her reference to the Fountain Pool travesty.
I lived in Allentown for 35 years before moving out. I see the current Mayor and City Council as a a bunch of bumblers and the obvious decline seen there is evidence.
Thank you for standing up to Matt Tuerk. It seemed to have fallen on deaf ears last night that you were pointing out that this rush to change the name for votes shows that it was politically motivated. Obviously, Tuerk is looking for votes and knows that he suffers in the black community so he found a hero in the community and renamed a park to buy votes. What is unfortunate is that they focused on you wanting the signage but neglected to see that for years, the committee has been trying to get this done, and the administration has been uncooperative, and the only thing that they focused on was the renaming of the park.
I am so glad you stood up in front of all those people, but I will warn you because anyone that speaks out against Tuerk or challenges him usually gets retaliated against. The man is corrupt and is a master at retaliation..Napoleon syndrome I presume contributes to this. I wouldn't be surprised if he removes you from the committee.
My goal with this blog,
is to expose just how corrupt this man is to the community, along with his administration. Matt Tuerk has not served and will not serve this city well.
I'm sick of hearing Mota to. Shut the F up. Always about her. The reality is me this me that. Your 100% a phony. Don't think for a second we as a Hispanic Community don't see it. She probably never even met Mr. Bosket.
Mrs. Mayor Matt is definitely the more intelligent and healthier member of the marriage.
Phony is a compliment. I think her and Tuerk are twins. Want a be Hispanics.
Thank you again. He can retaliate and remove me from the committee, however the meetings are open to the public (the first Wednesday of each month, 8am, Bucky Boyle meeting room - all are welcome!), so I would continue to attend and speak.
Fountain Park Pool has been and remains a municipal disgrace.
Shame!
I would take Pawlowski back in a heartbeat. I didn't even like him.
Thanks for being our voice Abe. Lord knows we don't have one at Council. Kudos to the lady who called Tuerk out. Using a honorable dead man for votes. It is as low as you can go. WOW!
Definitely the Alpha Male.
Tuerk is the slime Siegel swims in
That Parks and Rec lady destroyed Affa. That was worth the price of admission.
He is not going to raise taxes, silly people! Patel needs to calculate that amount and she is still working on answers from Feb 2023. Patel allowed $3.6m in unpaid SWEEP tickets to be ignored. She can’t possibly figure out a tax increase.
Dr Pepper Mota - nvr disappoints in bringing the stupidity to council.
The only male
Real men don't paint their toe nails.
It was stated earlier and I'll state it again... are the fines "outstanding" OR has the money been paid and appropriated to "other" uses and just marked as "outstanding"??? This city is so dam money hungry, it's just impossible to accept that they aren't actively trying to collect any funds from any source. if I could comfortably afford to flee, I most certainly would.
Yes, Honest Abe, you are indeed correct, this city has a long, unforgiving and vengeful memory! It's always about punishment and the almighty buck! They hate criticism as much as they detest facts and honesty.
Aren't the pools part of the parks system? Where is the Trexler trust on this issue? Correct me if I'm in error!
Not withstanding, it seems no matter what, the very people who benefit from the parks and pools are the same people wrecking them.
Stay tuned. Tuerk can go much lower. It has been said numerous times that he is a disgusting human being.
Turkey is and always has been a Jennings bot and I am willing to bet he was appointed by Jennings ngo monies. Remember pawlowski and Jennings work hand in hand for the allentown economic development dept before the now indicted mayor was mayor, also appointed by Jennings ngo monies. The mail in ballots have not been limited to covid!
I think I saw a budge in his wife's pant's once.
What is the connection between the Bosket family and Jennings?
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