Mayor Matt Tuerk shared a statement honoring Glazier\u2019s years of service to Allentown and his work overseeing city finances.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole team at the City of Allentown is mourning the passing of City Controller Jeff Glazier,\u201d the mayor said.\u00a0\u201cJeff was deeply dedicated to the community he served, and his service was rooted in responsibility and care that went far beyond his elected office.\u201d<\/p>\n
Glazier\u2019s presence brought warmth to City Hall and the Allentown Rose Garden, where he was often seen with his dog Artemis,\u00a0Tuerk said.<\/p>\n
The mayor also praised Glazier\u2019s work as a financial watchdog for the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe kept a close eye on our city finances, and made sure that his office caught every discrepancy and became a trusted colleague,\u201d Tuerk said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJeff served our city with humility and dedication \u2014 from the School Board, to City Council, to his role as City Controller,\u201d council members wrote in their own statement.\u00a0\u201cHe believed deeply in honest government, accountability, and helping others, both publicly and quietly behind the scenes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Council members described Glazier as \u201ca colleague, a friend, a neighbor, and a familiar presence in City Hall.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAllentown is better because Jeff Glazier chose to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
State Rep. Mike Schlossberg also paid tribute to Glazier, calling him \u201ca tremendous public servant.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJeff 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,\u201d Schlossberg wrote.\u00a0\u201cPete Schweyer and I were discussing this yesterday and Pete absolutely nailed it…Jeff was one of those guys who told you the truth. Always.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schlossberg recalled seeing Glazier while campaigning for City Council in 2009.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’d run into Jeff, walking his dog. He was a fixture,\u201d he wrote.\u00a0\u201cMay Jeff’s legacy live on in his family and in his public service, and may his memory be a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n