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Seventy Urges Permanent City Police Advisory Commission

Says Current PAC Should be Disbanded

Ellen Mattleman Kaplan To Become Seventy’s Interim President and CEO

PHILADELPHIA – June 26, 2014 – Ellen Mattleman Kaplan has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee of Seventy, the Philadelphia-based independent watchdog organization.

Testimony on Proposed Charter Amendment to Abolish the School Reform Commission

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140514; Resolution No. 140527

Testimony on Proposed Gifts Ordinance

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government

Seventy Calls Immediate Public Hearing on PGW Sale “Imperative”

Says Council’s Inaction Could Jeopardize Approval of Five-Year Plan

Committee of Seventy's Zack Stalberg leaving Seventy and Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – June 3, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy today announced the retirement of its President and CEO, Zack Stalberg.

SEVENTY URGES PUBLIC HEARING ON PGW SALE

Says Council Shouldn’t Wait for Consultant’s Report

Make Sure You're Ready to Vote on May 20, Says Seventy

Encourages Voters with Questions to Call 1-866-OUR VOTE (1-866-687-8683) Hotline

Testimony on the Publication of Notices on Phila.Gov

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140031

Testimony on Proposed Prisons Charter Amendment

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill Nos. 140014 and 140015; Resolution No. 140035