Matthew Tuerk | |
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| 43rd Mayor of Allentown | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ray O'Connell |
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| Born | March 18, 1975 East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston University of South Carolina |
Matthew Tuerk (born March 18, 1975) is an American politician and economic development official serving as the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania since January 2022. Despite entering a crowded field with low name recognition, he was the first candidate to defeat an incumbent mayor in an Allentown primary since 1973, becoming the city's first Latino mayor.
Prior to being elected mayor, Tuerk worked at the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC).