Krasner also offered a warning to federal officials to stay out of the city’s legal system, making a thinly veiled reference to President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard members into other major cities.
“And if anybody, including the guy in D.C., doesn’t want that, if they want to ‘f’ around, then they’re just going to, they’re going to find out,” he said.
Brady took the oath for her first full term as controller after winning an interim election to succeed Rebecca Rhynhart, who resigned to run for mayor in 2022.
“Our work has strengthened building inspections, helping ensure construction is carried out safely and neighbors feel secure in their homes,” she said. “We’ve uncovered misuse of the city’s real estate tax relief program, helping ensure benefits only go to eligible Philadelphia homeowners.”
Brady also vowed to look deeper into the city’s finances in her next four years on the job, especially surrounding the 2026 celebrations of America’s 250th birthday.
“Our city will be center stage for many big historical events that will mark our nation’s history and define our city moving forward, and with that spotlight comes responsibility,” she said. “There will be a significant amount of money, taxpayer dollars flowing through our city. The city must be accountable for every dollar coming in and every dollar coming out.”
Brady also vowed to review Philadelphia Gas Works and the city’s pension system.
“As chairwoman of the gas commission, working alongside Vice Chair Councilmember Mike Driscoll, we plan to conduct a thorough review of PGW’s operations, identifying opportunities to advance environmental responsibility while maintaining affordable rates for customers,” she said.
The pension system review will help ensure that the city is on its way to completing all back payments to the fund by 2033. The pension fund had been underfunded but has been steadily increasing since fiscal year 2018, when the city began increasing contributions beyond the state-mandated minimum amounts.