Issues Index
Committee of Seventy Logo
English Arabic Chinese (Simplified) French Spanish Vietnamese

Issues Index

Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia
The Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia outlines the actions needed by our next mayor and City Council to ensure a more representative and ethical city government—a more democratic city government responsive to voters, that protects the public interest, and that engages communities on key decisions shaping their future.
Redistricting
Council Redistricting
The 17-member Philadelphia City Council has a major role in the everyday lives of city residents. With Council districts being redrawn, now is the time to ensure residents can engage directly in the map-making process.
Open Primaries
Open Primaries
Closed primaries have been used in the Commonwealth for generations. But our politics have changed; our communities have changed; our voters have changed. So should our elections. That's why we launched Ballot PA, to repeal closed primaries.
Elections and Voting
Elections and Voting
Seventy is an advocate for improving elections in Philadelphia and PA, and works tirelessly to educate and engage voters so they can confidently cast their ballot twice a year, every year.
Redistricting
Redistricting
Seventy advocates for fair district drawing to promote free, competitive elections.
Taxes and Budget
Taxes and Budget
Seventy works to provide access to information on Philadelphia taxing and budgeting activities.
Ethics and Money
Ethics and Transparency
Good government doesn't just mean doing what's legal; it means doing what's right.