Mayor Matt Tuerk shared a statement honoring Glazier’s years of service to Allentown and his work overseeing city finances.
“The whole team at the City of Allentown is mourning the passing of City Controller Jeff Glazier,” the mayor said. “Jeff was deeply dedicated to the community he served, and his service was rooted in responsibility and care that went far beyond his elected office.”
Glazier’s presence brought warmth to City Hall and the Allentown Rose Garden, where he was often seen with his dog Artemis, Tuerk said.
The mayor also praised Glazier’s work as a financial watchdog for the city.
“He kept a close eye on our city finances, and made sure that his office caught every discrepancy and became a trusted colleague,” Tuerk said.
“Jeff served our city with humility and dedication — from the School Board, to City Council, to his role as City Controller,” council members wrote in their own statement. “He believed deeply in honest government, accountability, and helping others, both publicly and quietly behind the scenes.”
Council members described Glazier as “a colleague, a friend, a neighbor, and a familiar presence in City Hall.”
“Allentown is better because Jeff Glazier chose to serve.”
State Rep. Mike Schlossberg also paid tribute to Glazier, calling him “a tremendous public servant.”
“Jeff was known for doing the right thing, for fighting selflessly and relentlessly for everyone in this city, and for always being honest in all of his dealings – and in his conversations,” Schlossberg wrote. “Pete Schweyer and I were discussing this yesterday and Pete absolutely nailed it…Jeff was one of those guys who told you the truth. Always.”
Schlossberg recalled seeing Glazier while campaigning for City Council in 2009.
“I’d run into Jeff, walking his dog. He was a fixture,” he wrote. “May Jeff’s legacy live on in his family and in his public service, and may his memory be a blessing.”
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