A true democracy only works if there is active participation of its citizenry, which completely depends on the government's transparency and accountability. Thomas Jefferson said, "Information is the currency of democracy." Seventy couldn't agree more.

Searching for information can be a tedious and time-consuming task. Here you will find an assortment of documents and resources, published by or about the government. By creating easier and more open access to this information, we hope to give you a better sense of what’s happening in government and why and how it affects you.

News

Your Elected Officials

Philadelphia City Council

Campaign Finance

Political Maps

Government Resources

Philadelphia Home Rule Charter (1951) (PDF)

Structure of Philadelphia Government

Committee of Seventy's
2008 Citizen's Guide

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