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Statement from the Committee of Seventy on the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Receiving Six Months of Outside Supervision
The Committee of Seventy supports Judge Paula Patrick’s decision to place the Sheriff’s Office under six months of outside supervision. After years of missed deadlines, a mounting backlog of undelivered deeds, and — as this week’s hearing revealed — records withheld from the court itself, independent oversight of sheriff sales is a necessary step. But…
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Committee of Seventy Relaunches the Philadelphia Documenters Program to Boost Local Government Transparency and Civic Engagement
The innovative program trains and pays everyday Philadelphia residents to capture important details from local public meetings, making it easier to be informed and involved Philadelphia, PA — The Committee of Seventy (C70), Philadelphia’s historic good government organization, is pleased to announce it is the new permanent home of Philadelphia Documenters. Built on an innovative…
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The Committee of Seventy Responds to President Trump’s July 16th Primetime Address
Philadelphia, PA – The Committee of Seventy released the following statement in response to President Trump’s July 16 address, in which he used the declassification of thousands of documents to renew claims about the 2020 election that have already been rejected in courtrooms across the country: “The President’s speech repackaged old, debunked claims as new revelations.…
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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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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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