Incumbent wins Democratic primary for city controller
City Controller Alan Butkovitz easily took Tuesday’s primary with more than 61 percent of the vote — 38,002 votes — [...]
Election Day drama already underway in City Controller race
City Controller challenger Brett Mandel allegedly handed a campaign sticker to a poll watcher, prompting incumbent Alan Butkovitz to go to Election Court.
Philadelphia has generated $1.6 million from smokeless tobacco tax
City Controller Alan Butkovitz found Philadelphia has generated $1.6 million in smokeless tobacco tax revenue since 2010 and nearly $700,000 in 2013 so far.
City Controller: Philly’s parks are wrecks
A report from Controller Alan Butkovitz found dangerous condition at city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.
Controller: City could save $8m by joining the 21st century
Controller Alan Butkovitz said city can save $8 million annually just by updating procurement system.
Controller: Health care costs in Philadelphia are on the rise
Having chest pain? If you live in Philadelphia and need to be treated, you may be paying up to $12,185 [...]