Matthew Tuerk (born March 18, 1975) is an American politician and economic development official serving as the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania since January 2022.

Matt Tuerk is a dedicated public servant and the first Latino Mayor of Allentown, assuming office in January 2022. With a background steeped in regional economic development, Matt has been instrumental in propelling the Lehigh Valley's prosperity.

Our government will continue to be run effectively and efficiently, serving all of Allentown’s residents and reflecting the incredible diversity of the city. Mayor Matt Tuerk is an ambassador for Allentown and a champion for quality of life.

Matt Tuerk was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1975. He spent his first nine years under the watchful eye of his Pop-Pop and Mimi (an immigrant from Cuba) while his parents dedicated themselves to their education.

Nov 15, 2024 · ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk is running for a second term. It’s long been expected — and reported — that Tuerk would seek four more years in the city’s top job, but he made it official Thursday night at the Da Vinci Science Center.

Oct 28, 2024 · Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk is joined by City Council Vice President Cynthia Mota as he delivers his 2024 budget proposal Oct. 16, 2023, in Allentown City Hall. Tuerk and council are locked in a legal battle, with a hearing scheduled for Dec. 5.

17 hours ago · Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, during a City Council meeting during which member Ce-Ce Gerlach presented an ordinance for Allentown to become a ‘Welcoming City’ on ...

Matthew Tuerk was elected Mayor of Allentown in 2021. He was born in East Stroudsburg and traveled and lived around the world before moving to Allentown in 2004 with his wife, Karen, to return to his eastern Pennsylvania roots.

Ask anyone who the most excited supporter of Allentown is and they'll tell you: Matt Tuerk. We'll take advantage of that energy and enthusiasm to both attract investment and jobs to the city as well as resources from State and Federal partners.