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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.
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Community Forum on Elections and Voting

Think that voting doesn't matter?

You'll find out otherwise (and learn about your rights and how to exercise them) at Esperanza College's community forum on elections and voting Thursday (6-7:30 pm) at the student lounge on Esperanza's campus in Hunting Park (4621 N. 5th St.).

Panelists include City Commissioner Lisa Deeley; Marian Schneider, PA Deputy Secretary of State for Elections; and Danny Cortes, Esperanza's Executive Chief of Staff. Seventy's a co-sponsor of the Esperanza College event, along with Esperanza Housing and Economic Development (EHED) and Ceiba.