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Allentown council confirms Martin Velasquez as human resources director
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The Allentown City Council confirmed Martin “Marty” Velasquez as the city’s director of human resources, voting 6–0 with one recusal after a brief confirmation hearing and public comment in support.
The Allentown City Council confirmed Martin “Marty” Velasquez as director of human resources on a 6–0 vote with one recusal after a confirmation hearing and brief public comment.
Mayor (name not specified) opened the confirmation by nominating Martin Velasquez and said he was “beyond thrilled to present Martin Velasquez” as the nominee. The council then heard from Velasquez and one public commenter before the clerk conducted a roll-call vote that produced six yeses and no nays; one council member identified themselves as recused.
Nut graf: The appointment installs a long-time local official with private-sector HR experience into a post city officials said has been vacant. The mayor told the council Velasquez will be responsible for updating the city personnel manual, negotiating contract extensions for SEIU and the…
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