[4] Tropiano was a vocal opponent of Daddona's policies, including opposing his increase to parking meter fares, and supporting the dismissal of city Solicitor Joseph Rosenfeld for a panel of Philadelphia attorneys.

[8] Burkhart, a local social studies teacher who changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat just days before he announced his campaign, was running a competitive race and seemed to be a dark horse favorite to upset the nomination.

[10] Burkhart ran a grassroots campaign centered against bureaucracy and red tape within Allentown, stating that the municipal establishment creates hundreds of frivolous jobs to employ "supervisors," which are required by the city to not be in any labor union.

There was a contentious debate about the fate of a large industrial complex at Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport, located off Lehigh Street, which then had no tenant.

Daddona's position on reappointing unpopular embattled Democratic city Solicitor Joseph Rosenfeld became a debate topic, as well as the lack of municipal funds for economic development.

[13] Daddona and Theisen had a debate on October 23 hosted by WLVT-TV and sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters from the Lehigh Valley's three largest cities, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.

[1] In his victory speech, Daddona congratulated Theisen for running an "aboveboard" campaign, saying, "I admire his willingness to work so hard in what I am sure many people told him would possibly be a losing battle.