C70 Names New CEO: Al Schmidt

The Committee of Seventy’s Board of Directors announced that Al Schmidt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania’s long standing nonpartisan advocate for better government. Schmidt will step down from his current, elected role as a Philadelphia City Commissioner and officially begin his new role at Seventy on January 3, 2022.

Delivering Democracy

The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to protect and improve the voting process, bring people of competence and integrity into government, combat corruption, and inform and engage citizens in the critical affairs of the day. We are the only independent, nonpartisan organization of our kind in the region, and the oldest and largest in Pennsylvania.

Be a Voter

Our goal is to create a culture of voting in Pennsylvania, and we need your help to do it. Through our WeVote initiative, you have everything you need to ensure your community - your family, your work, your neighborhood, your church - is prepared to have a successful voting experience.

City Council Redistricting

Redistricting can determine who has a voice in the political process, who can run for office, and who is elected. Many communities are well served by being kept whole to have a louder voice with their representative. That process happens once every ten years, and it's happening now.

Be a Champion of Local Democracy

For over 117 years, the Committee of Seventy has been a leader in advancing representative, ethical, and effective government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. You can help continue to move this critical work forward by becoming a member.