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Committee of Seventy Statement on the Current “Resign to Run” Proposal
The Committee of Seventy supports ending Philadelphia’s “Resign to Run” requirement only as part of a broader reform package that includes term limits and stronger safeguards for ethical, transparent government.
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Statement on Chester County Poll Book Error
Chester County Voter Service has reported that the poll books at all precincts currently do not include the names of voters who are registered with third parties (e.g., Independent, Libertarians, Green) or with no party affiliation.
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Committee of Seventy Statement on the Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk
The Committee of Seventy condemns the shooting that claimed the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Our democratic system cannot and must not tolerate violence.
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Remarks to the PA House Majority Policy Committee
C70 President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, thanked Chairman Bizzarro and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to discuss how we can all work together to improve civic education and increase civic participation in Pennsylvania.
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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Closed Primary Petition
The Committee of Seventy’s statement regarding the recent petition to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s closed primary system.
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Committee of Seventy Testimony on Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Access to the Democratic Caucus Policy Committee
We were founded in Philadelphia to combat corruption and have played an important role in civil service reform, campaign finance reform, and election administration. We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, and we do not endorse candidates or represent any special interests. We want better government that our citizens can trust.
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Testimony on Nonprofit Exemption for City Contracting
Testimony on Nonprofit Exemption for City Contracting
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Public Comment, School District of Philadelphia Board Meeting
Director of Civic Education Justin Villere comments on behalf of Committee of Seventy to endorse voter education curriculum in public schools.
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Public Comment on Regulation No. 5 – Conflict of Interest
Seventy responds to proposed Resolution No. 5
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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.
Category: Letters & Testimony