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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

300 Philadelphia Students March to City Hall for Vote Early Day

Students from eight schools participated in the “Give Us a Ballot” march and completed their mail-in ballots as part of a national celebration.

Statement on Proposed Election Reforms

Seventy addresses Senate Bill 224

Urgent Election Reform Release

Seventy reviews the job Act 77 started by improving efficiency in local elections.

C70 partners with Ceiba for youth community engagement in Philly

C70 welcomed over 40 Philadelphians to a community event that celebrating summer-long civic engagement programming for youth across the city.

Committee of Seventy Names Lauren Cristella President and CEO

Cristella will be the nonpartisan nonprofit’s first female president in its 119-year history.