The Committee of Seventy began as a handful of committed civic leaders.
Today, we are so many more. Our diverse volunteer leaders hail from
prominent businesses, law firms, and nonprofit organizations. They
give their time, expertise, and influence to promote political
integrity and better services for citizens.
Seventy works effectively because of everyone involved, from the
leaders - the clout they bring and the doors they open - to the people
at the grass roots. Citizens from every walk of life give Seventy's
voice its pragmatic, democratic power when they volunteer and vote.
The Committee of Seventy keeps it clean.When the Pennsylvania courts upheld Pennsylvania's campaign finance ordinance, we won a major battle in our ongoing fight to end pay-to-play. We are the leading crusader for ethics reforms in Philadelphia. Our studies and recommendations do more than talk. They move government forward.
Seventy works to make it lean.In these tough times, we urge reforms that will put tax dollars to better use. We championed fresh ideas that gave a new mayor greater control over city operations. As a trusted voice, we give skeptical citizens a way to believe their government can work effectively.
Seventy helps ensure fair elections.With the nation's largest nonpartisan Voter Assistance Program, we monitor polling places and answer thousands of questions from voters. In 2008, we trained and deployed nearly 2,000 volunteers. We combine old-fashioned feet on the street with sophisticated technology to help voters make their voices heard.
Why care?
Every issue you care about is influenced by government. Safe streets. Job creation. Services on contributions. Our strength as a region depends on good government - and good government depends on you.
Seventy makes democracy real.Our call to action resonates across the Philadelphia region - from first-time voters to long-time residents, from corporate leaders to neighborhood activists. We give citizens a way to act to keep their government honest and effective.
Seventy informs and engages citizens.Our civic education programs encourage people to get involved. We mobilize young people as volunteers and inspire them to run for office. Our annual
Citizen's Guide, along with the rest of this website, put resources in the hands of citizens across the region.
Get informed.
Read about Seventy's ambitious agenda for clean and effective government in our ongoing series,
Roadmap to Reform.
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