All Press & Testimony
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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.
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Philly Poll Worker Info Session 2022
For the 2022 MLK Day of Service, the Committee of Seventy was joined by and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and the Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners to host an info session for people interested in serving as a poll worker in Philadelphia in 2022.
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C70 Letter to the PA House of Representatives Opposing HB38
To those who value our system of checks and balances, House Bill 38 contemplates a fundamentally different relationship between the legislative and judicial branches wherein the former has unequal power over the latter. Such a change would irreparably and severely impair the governance of the Commonwealth, and would harm the independence and impartiality of our…
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Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt to Serve as President & CEO of Committee of Seventy
Today, the Committee of Seventy’s Board of Directors announced that Al Schmidt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania’s long standing nonpartisan advocate for better government.
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C70 Conversation with Sen. Art Haywood
Art Haywood is a Pennsylvania State Senator, representing the 4th district. David Thornburgh interviews Sen. Haywood on the recent corruption incidents involving John Dougherty and Bobby Henon.
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C70 Conversation with Sen. Anthony H. Williams
Anthony Williams, the 8th District’s State Senator, sits down with David Thornburgh to discuss how the Commonwealth should respond to the corruption charges issued against John Dougherty and Bobby Henon.
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Studio C70 Interview with Councilmember Mark Squilla
Mark Squilla represents City Council’s First District, an area that stretches along the Delaware River from his native South Philadelphia across Center City, Chinatown, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond. He talks with David Thornburgh about the recent corruption scandal in City Hall.
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Studio C70 Conversation with Rep. Christopher Rabb
Christopher Rabb is Represents the 200th District which encompasses Philadelphia County. Rep. Rabb patriciates in a series of discussions with David Thornburgh about corruption in the City.
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Press Coverage of People Over Politics Movement
On Monday, November 29th, the Committee of Seventy joined a number of elected officials and good government groups including the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, in calling for reforms to combat corruption in Philadelphia.
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Statement on the Conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty
The conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 business manager John Dougherty marks a historic break from business as usual in Philadelphia politics.
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11-8-2021 Community Redistricting Meeting
On November 8, 2021, there was a Community Input Meeting held on City Council redistricting for the general area of Logan and Olney, facilitated by staff from Millennials in Action and the Committee of Seventy.
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Studio C70 Interview with Debbie Gross
C70 CEO David Thornburgh discusses today’s judicial races, why we even elect judges in the first place, and the work of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts with their CEO Debbie Gross.
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David Thornburgh Interview with Former Congressperson Jim Gerlach
C70 President and CEO, David Thornburgh, interviews Former Congressperson from Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, Jim Gerlach, about civic education and engagement.
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Studio C70 Interview with Ari Mittleman
Our CEO David Thornburgh discusses the latest political news from across PA with Ari Mittleman, host of the podcast PA Kitchen Table Politics.
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C70 President and CEO, David Thornburgh, on the importance of Fair Elections
A critical part of ensuring all voices are heard is maintaining the integrity of our elections. Seventy works to fulfill that mission through efforts like Draw the Lines and Open Primaries PA.
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Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn: Improving Access to America’s Greatness
Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn shed light on issues ranging from social media to Constitutional crises.
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President and CEO, David Thornburgh, on Why Every Vote Counts
Seventy works to make sure all voices are heard through our WeVote, CPR, and poll worker recruiting initiatives.
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Philadelphia City Council Redistricting Roadmap for an Open, Accessible and Inclusive Process
Philadelphia took a significant step forward in the 2011 redistricting cycle when several of the most gerrymandered districts in the country were finally addressed. This was due, in no small part, to substantial advocacy both in the communities negatively affected and by champions within City Hall of a more fair map that strove for equitable…