October 2023 - Committee of Seventy

Month: October 2023

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October 26, 2023

300 Philadelphia Students March to City Hall for Vote Early Day

Students from eight schools participated in the “Give Us a Ballot” march and completed their mail-in ballots as part of a national celebration.
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October 10, 2023

Poll Worker Forum with Philadelphia City Commissioners

The Committee of Seventy spoke with City Commissioners and poll workers about the importance of poll working in our democracy.
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October 5, 2023

Statement on Proposed Election Reforms

Seventy addresses Senate Bill 224

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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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300 Philadelphia Students March to City Hall for Vote Early Day

Poll Worker Forum with Philadelphia City Commissioners

Statement on Proposed Election Reforms