In 2009, I ran for City Controller -- the city's independently elected auditor and financial watchdog -- because I believed I could bring positive change to Philadelphia. I am thankful for the many people who volunteered their time, energy, and ideas to my campaign. We took our values and ideals to every corner of this great city and I am endlessly grateful for all the support that made my campaign possible.

I continue to look at our city government and see too many things that are wrong when we deserve a city that works. We will not get the change we need if we keep quiet so I will continue to speak out.

Sometimes, Philadelphia is a tough city to love, but we can only make it the city we know it should be if we work together to make change.