From Christian Pungo's Campaign Allentown, PA – Cristian Pungo, a local construction project manager, and dedicated community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for Allentown City Council.
With a deep commitment to the city that shaped him, Cristian Pungo is running on a platform centered around "Building Up Allentown"—a vision that prioritizes housing and infrastructure expansion, community investment, and increased access to economic and educational opportunities for city residents.
Cristian proudly represents Allentown, a place that embraced his Latino heritage, and his identity as a first-generation Latino American. "Allentown is my home. I grew up here, went to school here, and have built my career here," said Cristian Pungo. "My parents worked tirelessly to provide a better future for me, and that same drive is what fuels my commitment to our city. We need leadership that listens, acts, and believes in the potential of every resident."
Cristian Pungo currently serves as a Construction Project Engineer at Alvin H. Butz, Inc., overseeing projects in education, community buildings, and healthcare. His firsthand experience in construction development has provided him with unique insight into how thoughtful planning and strategic investment can transform a city.
Beyond his professional work, Pungo is deeply involved in the Allentown community, serving on multiple nonprofit boards, including the United Way Emerging Leaders, the William Allen Arts Alliance, and the William Allen Enhancement Project.
With a policy focus on community-driven economic growth, affordable housing expansion, and infrastructure development, Cristian is committed to making Allentown a city that works for everyone.
"We have the talent, the passion, and the drive to make Allentown thrive," said Pungo. "With strong leadership and a focus on equity, we can ensure that no resident is left behind." Cristian invites supporters to join the campaign and be part of the movement to "Build Up Allentown." The campaign is hosting a Petition Kickoff Event on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00pm at Inkwell. in Allentown. Members of the public can register to attend the free event through the campaign’s website. For more information, visit www.votepungo.com or follow @votepungo on social media.
17 comments:
There no longer is any hope for Allentown. Time for anyone with a lick of common sense to pack up and leave this once fair city.
Just what allenswamp needs, another lib wimp. Campaign slogan is let's get more welfare and illegals so we can make the place even worse than it is. MACA - Make Allentown Crappy Again
I like this guy. Forward thinking. With a little vision maybe he can help guide the city to finally get behind Amtrak’s interest in coming here.
I wish he was just an American. Hyphenated Americans = NO VOTE. I may reconsider when he decides to fully join our country. Go ahead and call me a bigot. I think bigots are the ones who qualify and separate on race, religion, and national origin. We've all had enough of this crap.
Certainly more qualified than Mota, Santos or Me Me
"With strong leadership and a focus on equity,
Here we go. He is probably a DEI hire.
Latinos are what's wrong with the city now.
Repeal the NIZ!
Allentown is a good place to be..............................................away from
Mr. Pungo has excellent qualifications for a Council member, an appropriate college degree along with experience as a project manager for a premier area construction concern makes him a well-suited candidate. One must work hard an have deep dedication to obtain such qualifications. Keep that in mind when casting your vote.
We need Ray back.
Well said Pungo
Way more qualified than Hendrix and Zucal.
Allentown The All-American city--Ha Ha Ha
Nat for Mayor!!!
Lots of fanfare/reaction about his Latinx-ness. No consideration of practical election-related information: D, R, or Other? Don’t laugh, it’s Allentown, I know, but somebody should at least declare, in article, release, post, or comment, who is eligible to sign petitions/ vote for the guy.
To be so comfortable with a blatantly vile perspective, I’d think you’d be okay identifying yourself. If you think everything about him is good except his nationality, you are disgusting.
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