Fine and Fee Reform Efforts in the City of Philadelphia

Abstract

Reform of government systems is not a straight-forward process. Best understanding how to identify the need for change, the options for change, and the individuals needed to implement the change can be determinative of whether your reform efforts will succeed or fail. In this article, the Director of Financial Inclusion for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity discuss how fine and fee reform in Philadelphia is occurring.