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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
For over one hundred years, the Committee of Seventy has been the voice of good government and reform. For press inquiries, please contact us at 617-785-6991.
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The Committee of Seventy and the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians are co-presenting Citizens' First Vote, a lively celebration of the first ballot cast by naturalized citizens, featuring food, music and an opportunity to share the joy of voting for the first time. The celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 6-8pm at Mayor's Reception Room (Room 202) in Philadelphia City Hall. Registration is FREE. This event is part of Citizen University's 2016 Joy of Voting project.
