{"id":238840,"date":"2026-07-08T23:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/238840\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T23:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:14:13","slug":"ryan-mackenzie-at-housing-focused-visit-in-bethlehem-with-trump-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/238840\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Mackenzie, at housing-focused visit in Bethlehem with Trump official"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th, and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner visit Adams Street in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Charlie Jefferson, left, Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2539\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710033-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676070\" \/>Charlie Jefferson, left, Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie stop for a picture on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3555\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710042-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676071\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie stop for a picture on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie shake hands on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2980\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710040-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676072\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie shake hands on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie stop for a picture on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3470\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710041-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676073\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie stop for a picture on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, shakes hands with Marissa Bankert of Alliance Builders on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during a visit to Bethlehem by Scott Turner. Turner visited the Lehigh Valley to discuss opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2966\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710035-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676080\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, shakes hands with Marissa Bankert of Alliance Builders on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during a visit to Bethlehem by Scott Turner. Turner visited the Lehigh Valley to discuss opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Charlie Jefferson, left, Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2950\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710032-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676083\" \/>Charlie Jefferson, left, Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710021-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676086\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, left, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Charlie Jefferson tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment.(Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710029-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676087\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, left, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Charlie Jefferson tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment.(Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Ryan Mackenzie, left, Charlie Jefferson and Scott Turner tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710031-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676091\" \/>Ryan Mackenzie, left, Charlie Jefferson and Scott Turner tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3161\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710018-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676092\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie shake hands on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3101\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710039-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676097\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie shake hands on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710017-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676109\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710023-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676113\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4804\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710016-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676114\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710024-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676117\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th, left, and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner visit Adams Street on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783552447_971_TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710026-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23664140\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th, left, and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner visit Adams Street on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call\" width=\"3101\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710037-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676120\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involviing opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2860\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710028-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676124\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involviing opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710027-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676126\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710022-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676132\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. Turner was in the area to discuss the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710025.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1548683\" \/>U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner takes a tour Wednesday, July 8, 2026, of the Adams Street area of Bethlehem. Turner was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District. Turner was in the area to discuss HUD programs involving opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during a visit to Bethlehem by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner. Turner was in the area to talk about opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710020-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676139\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, speaks to the crowd Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during a visit to Bethlehem by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner. Turner was in the area to talk about opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3883\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710019-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676144\" \/>Scott Turner and Ryan Mackenzie tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Turner serves as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, while Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. The visit focused on the department\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, left, and Charlie Jefferson tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment.(Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2467\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-mackenziehousing-0710030-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23676147\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, left, and Charlie Jefferson tour Adams Street in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The visit focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s mission, including opportunity zones, housing affordability and community investment.(Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"U.S. Rep. 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