June 1, 2026 — Following the recent passing of City Controller Jeff Glazier, Allentown City Council is beginning the process required under the City’s Home Rule Charter to fill the vacancy in the Office of City Controller.
Council recognizes that this process comes during a time of mourning for many throughout the City. Jeff served Allentown with integrity, humility, and deep care for the community, and his legacy of public service will not be forgotten.
Pursuant to Section 405 of the Home Rule Charter, City Council is accepting applications for a vacancy in the Office of City Controller through the close of business on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Applicants must submit a resume and a statement describing the reasons they would bring value to the City of Allentown as City Controller. Applications submitted for consideration will be public documents.
In accordance with Council Rules, the individual appointed must be a qualified voter and a member of the Democratic Party, the same political party as Controller Glazier, and must have been affiliated with that party for at least 30 days prior to the vacancy.
Applications should be addressed to Allentown City Council and submitted by mail or by email to:
Tawanna Whitehead, Deputy City Clerk
435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Email: Tawanna.Whitehead@allentownpa.gov
City Council will conduct a public meeting to review qualified applicants and interview candidates before voting at a public meeting to appoint an interim City Controller.
The position of City Controller receives an annual salary of $76,000.
Per the Home Rule Charter, the responsibilities of the City Controller are to:
A. Have financial oversight of City finances, independent of the Executive and Legislative branches and shall review all expenditures of the Mayor, City Council and City Boards, Commissions and Agencies;
B. Review the Annual Budget before approval by City Council, and make nonbinding recommendations to the Mayor and to City Council for consideration, if he or she deems it necessary;
C. Be present or represented at all Council meetings;
D. Perform audits, including performance audits, of the City and any City department, office, authority, board or commission. In the performance of such audits, the City Controller, to the fullest extent allowable by law, shall be given access to any and all information and documents reasonably and actually necessary for the completion of such audits. The Controller, in conducting such audits, shall in all respects comply with Section 171.02.B (Confidential Information) of the City Ethics Code and Section 140.17 (Employee Conduct and Work Rules), Part H.12 of the Personnel Code prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information in violation of federal, state and local laws. All information and documents made available to the Controller to conduct such audits and any reports resulting therefrom shall be subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.
E. Report, to the Mayor and to City Council, on the progress of the implementation of any recommendations as found in the Annual Audit and Management Letter;
F. Assist in all audits conducted by independent auditors;
G. Assure the accurate and timely completion and submittal of audit reports along with appropriate follow-up recommendations;
H. Furnish to City Council, the Mayor, and others, as appropriate, periodic reports of audits conducted;
I. Interpret and communicate audit policies and procedures to all City management and staff;
J. Direct internal financial security and loss investigation activities;
K. Prepare an annual budget for the office of City Controller and operate the office of City Controller within approved budget limitations; and
L. Issue any subpoenas in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of City Controller.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the City Council Office at 610-437-7555, Ext. 2102.
Information provided to TVL by:
Genesis Ortega
