Alexander Hemphill | |
|---|---|
 Hemphill in 1967 | |
| Philadelphia City Controller | |
| In office January 6, 1958 – January 31, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Foster A. Dunlap |
| Succeeded by | Tom Gola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 22, 1921 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 30, 1986 (aged 64) Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia |
| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Alexander Hemphill (May 22, 1921 – January 30, 1986) was a Democratic lawyer and politician from Philadelphia who served as City Controller from 1958 to 1968. After service in World War II and graduation from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Hemphill embarked on a legal career before running for office. In his three terms as city controller, he exposed corruption and malfeasance, often to the discomfort of his fellow Democrats. He ran for mayor of Philadelphia in 1967 against the incumbent Democrat, James Tate, but was unsuccessful, and retired to a private law practice until his death in 1986.