Resolution 010097

..Title Requesting that the City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with the appropriate agencies, create an Office of Consumer Affairs. ..Body WHEREAS, Philadelphia's auto insurance consumers are paying the highest rates in the country; and WHEREAS, According to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, the average auto insurance premium in Philadelphia is $2409.00; and WHEREAS, Rates in Philadelphia are twice as high as those in suburban counties, where the average premium is $1228.00; and WHEREAS, Auto insurance rates are a major factor that motivates residents to move out of the City; and WHEREAS, Rising utility rates and unfair lending practices adversely affect Philadelphia consumers; and WHEREAS, These consumers need an agency to educate and protect them, giving them the same rights consumers in other areas have; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Request that the City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with the appropriate agencies, create an Office of Consumer Affairs. ..End