Issues
Issues

Committee of Seventy focuses on a variety of issues affecting voters in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Browse the issues we're currently working on, or review our archive for ongoing and past issues.
Get Informed
Get Informed

Find out more information about being an active and engaged citizen in your community. From voting information to staying informed throughout the year, Committee of Seventy has resources for you.
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Take Action

Learn more about how to get involved with Committee of Seventy's work.
About
About

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.
Latest Updates
Latest Updates

For over one hundred years, the Committee of Seventy has been the voice of good government and reform. For press inquiries, please contact us at 215-557-3600.
Build Your Ballot

Voter Guide Hub

The Committee of Seventy is part of the Every Voice, Every Vote project sponsored by the Lenfest Institute. Over 50 community organizations and media partners are working together to ensure that Philadelphia voters have the resources they need to participate in the May 2023 primary. That includes publishing multiple voter guides, focusing on different issues and neighborhoods. In addition to our voter guide, C70 is proud to promote those guides on this page. Check back for ongoing updates between now and the May primary.

Philadelphia City Commissioners

The official website of the office that runs Philadelphia's elections.

vote.phila.gov

Who's Endorsing Whom?

An All-Party Endorsement Guide that shows which interest groups have endorsed which candidates.

From PA Youth Vote

Education

These are the 9 candidates for Philadelphia mayor and their track records in education

From Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Sustainability

Grid Magazine asked mayoral candidates questions about specific environmental issues around the city.

From GridPhilly

Hospitality and Tourism

Philadelphia Tourism and Hospitality Partners asked mayoral candidates about issues impacting the industry and affecting residents, industry employees and visitors to the city.

From PRLA

Billy Penn's Council Candidate Guide

Get to know every Philly council candidate on the May primary ballot.

From Billy Penn

State Supreme Court Candidates Guide

Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ nominees to fill late-Chief Justice Max Baer's seat on the state Supreme Court.

From Spotlight PA