All Press & Testimony
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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.
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State Senate Passes Controversial Amendments to Constitution
The Committee of Seventy is deeply concerned about the PA Senate’s approval of two controversial amendments to the state Constitution.
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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal
The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.
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Governor-elect Josh Shapiro nominates C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt as Secretary of the Commonwealth
Governor-elect Josh Shapiro announced his intent to appoint Al Schmidt, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, as Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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C70 to Serve as Community Hub for Lenfest “Every Voice, Every Vote” coalition
The project aims to amplify the issues that matter to voters in neighborhoods across Philadelphia during the 2023 municipal election.
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Investing in Democracy with David Rubenstein
Watch the livestream from 6-7pm on November 21st of our program, Investing in Democracy: Patriotic Philanthropy and the Business Case for Civic Participation
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The Lifecycle of a Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballot
Ever wonder how your mail-in ballot is counted in Pennsylvania? This video explains how ballots are collected, processed, and counted by county election offices.
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C70 Partners With Morgan Lewis to Promote Civic Engagement
This partnership will educate and empower team members from one of Philadelphia’s preeminent law firms to get involved and support democracy.
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Vote Early Day Highlights in Philadelphia
The Committee of Seventy, PA Youth Vote, and the League of Women Voters welcomed over 200 high school students from Philadelphia for a celebration of National Vote Early Day at City Hall.
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C70 Call to Action
Many say our political polarization is the worst it’s ever been, that corruption is rampant, that they don’t know who to trust. But we don’t have to feel this way. Because the people who make democracy happen—who run elections and staff polling places and work every day to make our union more perfect—they’re us. They’re…
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Committee of Seventy Hosts National Voter Registration Day Rally and Call to Action
Committee of Seventy will announce a special raffle for businesses and organizations that sign up as WeVote partners ahead of Election Day on November 8.
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Women in Public Leadership Event
On May 26, 2022, the Committee of Seventy hosted an event celebrating women in public leadership and honoring Judith M. von Seldeneck with its Civic Leadership Award.
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C70 Testimony on Bill Nos. 220049, 220360, and 220361
Testimony submitted to Philadelphia’s City Council Committee on Law and Government
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Committee of Seventy Awarded $850,000 to Strengthen Democracy and Build Trust in Pennsylvania’s Elections
The nonprofit’s largest ever single grant will also fund voter outreach and support for election workers.
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New Reform Legislation Would Add Transparency, Public Input to Opaque Redistricting Process
Councilmember Derek Green today introduced his second package of reform legislation this year, this time proposing a special commission to gather public input for redrawing Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts.
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Councilmember’s Trial Highlights the Need for Reforms to Ethics Rules and Council Prerogative
The public will have to wait for a final outcome in Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson’s trial. In the meantime, there is work to be done to bolster Philadelphians’ trust in City Hall.
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Priorities for Safe and Secure 2022 Elections
Unprecedented collaboration among various stakeholders and an extraordinary increase in resources were necessary to make the 2020 elections successful. The City Commissioners and their staff will need the support of city and state officials, civic and community leaders, and businesses throughout Philadelphia again this year to ensure safe, secure, and accessible elections.
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C70 Testimony on Philadelphia City Council Redistricting – Bill No. 220003
C70 Policy Director Patrick Christmas provides testimony regarding City Council’s proposed map.