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C70 Statement on the Attack Against Fmr. Pres. Trump

C70 condemns this violent attack and calls on leaders across all ideologies and sectors to speak out against violence publicly and in no uncertain terms.

2024 Women in Public Leadership Event

The Committee of Seventy’s third annual Women in Public Leadership event took place on May 15, 2024.

Testimony on Nonprofit Exemption for City Contracting

Committee of Seventy Awarded $900,000 in Grant Funding

The Committee of Seventy announced that it has been awarded major grants totaling $900,000 to support its work to strengthen democracy, elections and civic education in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. This includes an $800,000 grant from William Penn Foundation, matching their previous investment from 2022—the largest grant Seventy ever received in its history. Seventy will also receive $80,000 from the Agua Fund, and $20,000 from CivXNow, a project of iCivics.

Committee of Seventy Releases Columns From Transition Sessions for Mayor and City Council

The Committee of Seventy, with support from the William Penn Foundation, hosted a series of briefings beginning in the fall of 2023 to help manage upcoming transitions into office for the Mayor and City Council. In an effort to share insights from the briefings with the public, Seventy released several columns on the sessions written by Dave Davies.

Committee of Seventy Launches Poll Worker and Poll Watcher Information Sessions

For the fourth consecutive year, the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, launched its poll worker and poll watcher virtual information sessions in advance of the April 23, 2024 primary election. Between March 1st and April 22nd, Seventy and the LWVPA will host nearly 30 sessions designed for both new and experienced poll workers and poll watchers.

Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Changes in Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office

Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella released a statement regarding the appointment of City Commissioner Omar Sabir as Chairperson and Stephanie Reid as Director of Election Administration of the Philadelphia City Commissioners.

Committee of Seventy's Response to Philadelphia Ethics Board Announcement

C70's response to Ethics Board Announcement regarding their Campaign Finance Regulation (Regulation No. 1)

Public Comment, School District of Philadelphia Board Meeting

Director of Civic Education Justin Villere comments on behalf of Committee of Seventy to endorse voter education curriculum in public schools.

Public Comment on Regulation No. 5 - Conflict of Interest

Seventy responds to proposed Resolution No. 5