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Council approves $15,000 expansion of City Solicitor role to oversee Duane Morris investigation, 4-3
Summary
Allentown City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution expanding the duties and pay of City Solicitor Montero by $15,000 to manage and oversee an outside investigation led by the law firm Duane Morris, a 4-3 decision that followed extensive debate over funding and oversight.
Allentown City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution expanding the duties and compensation of City Solicitor Montero by $15,000 to serve as council’s primary liaison and oversight contact for the Duane Morris investigation into allegations involving city administration. Council President Hendricks presided over a 4-3 vote to adopt Resolution R27.
The measure authorizes Montero to coordinate with Duane Morris, review bills and deliver weekly updates to council leadership. Councilman Zukul moved to table the resolution until the council received a clearer estimate of total investigation costs and a funding plan; Councilwoman Gerlach seconded the motion. That motion failed on a roll call before council voted to approve the resolution.
Why it matters: Council members argued over transparency and fiscal control. Several members said the city previously agreed that an appropriation would be…
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