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A Message from CEO David Thornburgh on the Challenges of the Times

by David Thornburgh President and CEO Committee of Seventy

All Voters Vote in HD 190 Special Election

But independents to be shut out of April presidential primary

Written Testimony on Bill 200015 and Resolution 200056

Proposed Changes to Political Activity Rules City Council Committee on Law and Government

Seventy Supports Transparency Legislation For Interim Court Appointments

Bill would add commonsense changes until merit selection reform is achieved

Written Testimony on Bill 190861 and Resolution 190874

City Council Committee on Law and Government

Written Testimony on “Putting People First at City Hall”

Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development

City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do

Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania

Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform

Election Reform Package Should Move Forward

Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code

Statement on Philadelphia Voting System Controversy

Philadelphia, PA – With City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s investigation of Philadelphia’s selection process for new voting systems complete, the controversy wrapped around the chosen system seems primed to continue, as does the leadership vacuum that has persisted throughout.