Look at my voting predictions.

 

So how does Tuerk get his 4 votes to pass his budget that he so desperately needs because of his over spending , raises and hiring unnecessary people.

Lets look

Santo Napoli- Yes

Basically a rubber stamp. He does whatever the mayor wants.  Very weird, but what interest is everything the mayor does in it for him? Wait for his famous line" thats the cost of doing business." And his "I just think"  No you don't, cause if you did you wouldn't vote for everything Tuerk wants.

Candida Affa- Yes

She sometimes votes against the Mayor but like Santo she is very loyal.  She has no vested interest in the city anymore since she sold her Bar.  Tho she will tell you she does. She will definitely try to justify her vote.

Natalie Santos-No

Santos has always voted in lock step with Gerlach. Don’t know much about her but am willing to bet she will vote in line with CC

Zucal-No

There is no way Zucal votes for this.  Not because he lost to Tuerk but he realizes the financial mismanagement Tuerk is doing with the city finances.  Zucal doesn’t believe the taxpayers should cover Tuerks excessive spending and as well as given his cabinet members huge raises.

Gerlach- No

She is going to want something for her vote.  She already said she wanted money to help the homeless, and that wasnt in the mayors budget proposal. Oddly, now the city wants to impose a 0.5% housing tax which is supposed to go to affortable housing and help renters.  Is this a coincidence or is this the design of a quid pro quo by the mayor to get Gerlachs vote??? Either way Gerlach should vote know to help the people she helps the most.  The poor.

Hendricks- No

Hendricks has always been fiscally conservative. That’s why I was surprised when LV news reported he is a yes vote. I assume he said that to the reporter because mayor made him some cushiony deal. I was glad to see he cosponsored the bill asking the administration to rein it in. So he’s a no on that tax increase. 

Mota-No

Mota publicly proclaimed she would vote against any tax increase. If she votes yes, she will never amount to more than a Councilwoman.  Plus the shit she is going to get for changing her vote.  Her credibility will be gone.

So I have a 5-2 Not in favor of a tax increase.

There is still time for dirty back door empty promises and bribes and whatever else goes on behind doors.  However, the mayor has until 6pm to change peoples minds.  But I think my picks are solid.

Oh this just in too.

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https://allentownpa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14960332&GUID=AF056C9B-E144-4B20-B3B8-79979F411865

Didnt the mayor say that there are no new positions or upgrades, so what happened lying Tuerk? Oh wait, your assistant has an upgrade. That is right.

I am not sure how council can vote down a tax increase but approve raises and new positions.  Why is a background analyst needed in H.R? 2 positions and THEY ARE PART TIME POSITIONS!!!  And for $91k a year!!! Doesn't the police do background checks?  And look at the raises.  Really?  All the raises and new positions are going to cost $386,000. So how is the city going to pay for that if their is no tax increase??

Please show up at council tomorrow and express your disgust with this greedy mayor.  Just keep giving your people raises.  Big ones too.  The rest of us can struggle.

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