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Allentown committee shifts Equity & Inclusion program into HR in 2026 budget
Summary
The Human Resources Committee reviewed the 2026 HR budget and approved reorganizing the Equity & Inclusion initiatives to report under HR. Committee leaders described a trimmed, ‘bare‑bones’ personnel budget and outlined typical HR expenses such as training, certifications and CDL testing for public safety staff.
The Human Resources Committee reviewed the city’s proposed 2026 human resources budget, which includes moving the Equity & Inclusion initiatives program to report directly to the HR lead under the new budget.
"Kumari didn't actually direct report directly to me. That will change with the new budget. She will begin to report to me in the new budget," said Marty Velasquez.
Velasquez summarized the HR budget narrative and said the department has focused on reducing nonessential spending. He described the personnel administration program as "bare bones," listing wages, training and professional development, contract services, materials and supplies, and testing costs for CDL and public safety as primary expense categories. He said some items were cut from the current fiscal year to present a leaner budget for 2026.
The committee discussed how HR accounts are presented in the budget book and where personnel and program line items appear. Velasquez and staff directed members to the narrative and account pages for detailed figures.
