Cristella will be the nonpartisan nonprofit’s first female president in its 119-year history.

Mock election brought hands-on voting to classrooms, encouraging future civic participation

Coverage of the first nonpartisan, public poll of the Philadelphia’s mayor’s race

With a plurality of voters — 20% — still undecided, the election’s results are far from predetermined.

The effort will highlight the impact that ranked-choice voting could have if implemented in Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

This blueprint for the next administration and City Council is designed to promote transparent and accountable government and strengthen democracy in Philadelphia.

Cristella will retain the title of Chief Operating Officer as the nonpartisan nonprofit’s Transition Committee works to make future recommendations to the board.

The Committee of Seventy is deeply concerned about the PA Senate’s approval of two controversial amendments to the state Constitution.