Rebecca Rhynhart
Political career
Philadelphia city controller
Rebecca Rhynhart is the first woman ever elected to the office of controller in the city of Philadelphia.[1] She won a primary challenge by 17 percentage points against three-time democratic incumbent Alan Butkovitz in the Spring of 2017. This was considered a significant upset victory as it was an off-year election and Butkovitz was backed by the democratic party. [2]
Rhynhart went on to defeat Republican Mike Tomlinson in the November general election of that same year where she won over 80% of the vote.[3]
Prior involvement in Philadelphia government
In 2008, Rhynhart became Philadelphia’s City Treasurer as part of Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration. She subsequently became Budget Director, playing a pivotal role in the city’s economic recovery from The Great Recession.
Rhynhart also served as the Chief Administrative Officer in Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration.[1]
Education
Rhynhart has a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College and received a graduate degree in Public Administration from Columbia University. [4]
References
- "Rebecca Rhynhart". Office of the Controller.
- "We Want Answers: How Rebecca Rhynhart Pulled Off the Political Upset of the Year". October 1, 2017.
- "Democrat Rebecca Rhynhart Easily Wins City Controller Election". November 8, 2017.
- "Rebecca Rhynhart and Steven Bright". September 19, 2008 – via NYTimes.com.