October 2019 - Committee of Seventy

Month: October 2019

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October 31, 2019

City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do
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October 31, 2019

Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania

October 31, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Thornburgh Committee of Seventy, President and CEO dthornburgh@seventy.org; 215-439-0879 c HISTORIC ELECTION REFORM APPROVED IN PENNSYLVANIA Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform HARRISBURG, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed into law today Election Code legislation, Senate Bill 421, that includes the most substantial…
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October 23, 2019

Election Reform Package Should Move Forward

Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code

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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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City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania

Election Reform Package Should Move Forward