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Studio C70 Candidate interviews, 2023 Primary
PA Youth Vote and Committee of Seventy are hosting nonpartisan live interviews of political candidates by students in PA public high schools!
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First Public Poll Finds a Statistical Tie in Philadelphia’s 2023 Mayoral Race
With a plurality of voters — 20% — still undecided, the election’s results are far from predetermined.
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Committee of Seventy and Partners to Issue First Public, Nonpartisan Poll in 2023 Mayor’s Race
The effort will highlight the impact that ranked-choice voting could have if implemented in Pennsylvania.
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C70 joins forces with youth voter education organization, Vote That Jawn
The partnership unifies two of Pennsylvania’s leaders in civic participation and expands C70’s existing mission to connect in new ways with youth and first-time voters.
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Understanding the Judicial Ratings Process
Did you know judges are elected in Pennsylvania? The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Commission evaluates the qualifications of judicial candidates to help voters make an informed decision at the ballot box. C70 welcomes Chimdi Tuffs and Matt Olesh of the Campaign for Qualified Judges for a conversation about the judicial rating process, why electing…
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Statement on Chief Public Safety Director Charter Amendment
Seventy has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of Charter amendments over the past 20 years. The process by which this proposed amendment was passed by City Council adds to these concerns.
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Committee of Seventy Releases Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia
This blueprint for the next administration and City Council is designed to promote transparent and accountable government and strengthen democracy in Philadelphia.
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Testimony on Civil Service Exemption for Citizens Police Oversight Commission
The Committee of Seventy expressed concern about a proposal to create a special carve out from the civil service system for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission and urged lawmakers to instead focus on the systemic and underlying issues in recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion that plague the city workforce.
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Testimony on Rules Reform and Bipartisanship
C70 Chief Policy Officer Pat Christmas submits testimony on rules reform and fostering bipartisanship to the Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward.
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Lauren Cristella Named Interim President of the Committee of Seventy
Cristella will retain the title of Chief Operating Officer as the nonpartisan nonprofit’s Transition Committee works to make future recommendations to the board.
Author: Jenny Slaughter