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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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Ballot Questions

The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter can be amended by the voters of Philadelphia on referenda called "ballot questions." In the 2023 Primary, there will be four ballot questions for voters to consider for a yes/no vote. Check back in early April for C70's analysis of each question.

It's important to note that while only registered Democrats or Republicans can vote for candidates on the primary ballot, due to PA's closed primary system, any registered voter regardless of party affiliation can vote on these ballot questions.

Check back for more detail on these amendments as we get closer to the election. *Additional ballot questions may be approved by City Council*

Creating a Division of Workforce Solutions within the Commerce Dept (Resolution 220872)

Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce and to define its duties?

Making Certain Changes to the "Rainy Day Fund" (Resolution 220743)

Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to expand the requirements for annual minimum appropriations to the Budget Stabilization Reserve, more commonly known as the “rainy day fund”?

Civil Service Carveout for Citizens Police Oversight Commission (Resolution 230016)

Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to make employees of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission exempt from civil service hiring requirements?

Creating a Public Safety Officer (Resolution 230115)

Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director and to define its powers, duties and responsibilities?