May 2017 - Committee of Seventy

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May 15, 2017

Committee of Seventy Election Program Set for May 16 Primary Election

New Ballot Tool added to portfolio of election projects
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May 3, 2017

Committee of Seventy Supports Best Value Procurement Amendment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Christmas Policy Program Manager 267-940-4503 pchristmas@seventy.org May 3, 2017 COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY SUPPORTS BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT AMENDMENT Voters have the opportunity to approve the proposal on May 16 PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Committee of Seventy today announced its support of the May 16 ballot question that, if approved, would amend the Philadelphia Home…

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Committee of Seventy Relaunches the Philadelphia Documenters Program to Boost Local Government Transparency and Civic Engagement

The innovative program trains and pays everyday Philadelphia residents to capture important details from local public meetings, making it easier to be informed and involved Philadelphia, PA — The Committee of Seventy (C70), Philadelphia’s historic good government organization, is pleased to announce it is the new permanent home of Philadelphia Documenters. Built on an innovative…
The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Improperly Registered Voters in Lancaster County

Philadelphia, PA – The Committee of Seventy released the following statement in response to news that the Pennsylvania Department of State and Lancaster County election officials identified five improperly registered voters, including a non-citizen who cast a ballot, through routine voter roll maintenance: “This is exactly how the system is supposed to work. Pennsylvania’s voter list…
The Committee of Seventy Responds to President Trump’s July 16th Primetime Address

Philadelphia, PA – The Committee of Seventy released the following statement in response to news that the Pennsylvania Department of State and Lancaster County election officials identified five improperly registered voters, including a non-citizen who cast a ballot, through routine voter roll maintenance: “This is exactly how the system is supposed to work. Pennsylvania’s voter list…
The Committee of Seventy Hosts Fifth Annual Women in Public Leadership Event Celebrating The Fighters on the Frontlines for Women’s Rights

The event honored Kathryn Kolbert and featured a panel discussion with women leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

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Committee of Seventy Election Program Set for May 16 Primary Election

Committee of Seventy Supports Best Value Procurement Amendment