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The city budget has been a source of pain for past Philly mayors. Under Jim Kenney, it’s been a bright spot.

While Philadelphia still has enormous fiscal challenges and its socioeconomic issues would require billions more to address, the last eight years have put the city budget in a better position.

During Mayor Jim Kenney's tenure, the city budget has included healthy reserves and the pension fund has improved. Finance Director Rob Dubow, left, was instrumental in the administration's handling of fiscal matters.
During Mayor Jim Kenney's tenure, the city budget has included healthy reserves and the pension fund has improved. Finance Director Rob Dubow, left, was instrumental in the administration's handling of fiscal matters.Read moreAnton Klusener/ Staff illustration; Staff photos/ Getty Images