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February 25, 2020 • Press Releases
All Voters Vote in HD 190 Special Election
But independents to be shut out of April presidential primary
February 03, 2020 • Letters & Testimony
Written Testimony on Bill 200015 and Resolution 200056
Proposed Changes to Political Activity Rules City Council Committee on Law and Government
December 18, 2019 • Press Releases
Seventy Supports Transparency Legislation For Interim Court Appointments
Bill would add commonsense changes until merit selection reform is achieved
December 02, 2019 • Letters & Testimony
Written Testimony on Bill 190861 and Resolution 190874
City Council Committee on Law and Government
November 26, 2019 • Letters & Testimony
Written Testimony on “Putting People First at City Hall”
Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
October 31, 2019 • Press Releases
City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process
Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do
October 31, 2019 • Press Releases
Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania
Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform
October 23, 2019 • Press Releases
Election Reform Package Should Move Forward
Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code
September 27, 2019 • Press Releases
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.
September 18, 2019 • Letters & Testimony
Testimony on Redistricting Reform
Written Testimony on Redistricting Reform | House State Government Committee Hearing