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Bethlehem Councilman Bryan Callahan rules out mayoral run, seeks 3rd council term
Updated Feb 18, 2021;
Posted Feb 18, 2021
Bethlehem City Councilman Bryan Callahan introduces a proposal Jan. 31, 2019, in Town Hall to bar private employers in the city from asking job applicants about their wage history, and using that history in setting a salary offer. The idea is to stop perpetuating wage equality, he said.
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Bethlehem City CouncilmanBryan Callahan has decided not to run for mayor and instead plans to seek a third council term.
There’s long been speculation that Callahan would challenge fellow Councilman J. William Reynolds in the Democratic primary Reynolds and former city administrator Dana Grubb are vying for the party’s nomination in the May 18 election.
It’s a 5-way race for Bethlehem City Council with addition of Kiera Wilhelm
Updated Feb 17, 2021;
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The editor of Fig Bethlehem magazine is jumping into the Bethlehem City Council race.
Kiera Wilhelm, 48, is running as a Democrat for one of the four council seats up for grabs this year. The Moravian College alumna said Fig Bethlehem’s mission is to support and promote local businesses and groups in the city and Lehigh Valley.
“Many of our small businesses have been devastated by the pandemic, and I am inspired every day now more than ever by their dedication and commitment, and I want to do more,” Wilhelm said in a press release announcing her candidacy. “Connecting with so many hard-working business owners, particularly in the past year, has fueled my desire to run for city council. Their needs are diverse, and diverse opportunities to help our small businesses exist council can and should serve as an accessible resource in getting them the help th