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PHOTOS: Allentown City Council candidates - 2023

Three incumbents — Candida Affa, Cecilia “Ce-Ce” Gerlach and Santo Napoli — are seeking to retain their seats in the 2023 Democratic primary for Allentown City Council. They face challenges from Luis Acevedo, Rodney Bushe, Sarina Torres and Tino Babayan.

Seven candidates are running in the 2023 Democratic primary for Allentown City Council: Luis Acevedo, Candida Affa, Tino Babayan, Rodney Bushe, Cecilia "Ce-Ce" Gerlach, Santo Napoli and Sarina Torres. (Donna S. Fisher )

Luis Acevedo is one of seven candidates seeking a seat on the Allentown City Council in the May 16 Democratic primary. He's running on a platform of “transparency, representation and integrity.” (Courtesy)

Rodney Bushe is a real estate agent and a community engagement specialist with Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley. He said he's running to address Allentown's lack of affordable housing and "reimagine the way we look at public safety." (Courtesy)

Allentown City Council member Santo Napoli is seeking a full term after being appointed to fill a vacancy in January. Napoli, who owns assembly88, named affordable housing and quality-of-life concerns as his main priorities if reelected. (Courtesy)

Candida Affa is seeking a third term on the Allentown City Council. She's made her experience on the council a major plank in her campaign. (Courtesy)

Cecilia "Ce-Ce" Gerlach is running for a second term on the Allentown City Council. She said she will push for more affordable housing and "a more holistic approach to public safety that actually addresses the root causes of crime.” (Courtesy)

Sarina Torres is one of seven candidates seeking a seat on the Allentown City Council in the May 16 Democratic primary. Torres said she is "really passionate" about addressing Allentown's lack of affordable housing and will work to bring to transparency to city government if elected. (Courtesy)

Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Allentown City Council in the 2023 Democratic primary on May 16. (Jason Addy)