Aug 20, 2019
People thought Rebecca Rhynhart was crazy when she decided to run for Philadelphia controller. At the time, the city never had a woman in the position. Rhynhart also did not have a traditional political background, working on Wall Street for seven years before transitioning to city government. In Philadelphia, she took on the role of city treasurer, budget director and chief administrative officer prior to jumping into the controller race.
Despite the doubts, Rhynhart shocked thepolitical establishment by
ousting a three-term incumbent to become the city’s first female
controller in 2018.
Now, she’s shaking up the old-school political climate by auditing
public spending and identifying ways to help taxpayers get the most
for their money.
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