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Letter to York County Commissioners Regarding Partisan Election Review

The following letter was emailed to York County Commissioners Julie Wheeler (President), Doug Hoke (Vice President), and Ron Smith on August 12.

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Statement on Sen. Doug Mastriano’s Demand for Election Materials from Targeted Counties

Committee of Seventy Statement on Sen. Doug Mastriano’s Demand for Election Materials from Targeted Counties

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Wednesday Nights: Civic Engagement and Prison Oversight Panel Discussion

Eastern State, in collaboration with Philadelphia City Councilmember and Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas, Committee of Seventy, League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania Prison Society, is pleased to announce an engaging and informative program focused on the vital role of civic participation in shaping the future of the criminal justice system.

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Letter to House State Government Committee on HB1300

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

The Committee of Seventy's statement regarding the 2024 General Election and its results.

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Statement on Chief Public Safety Director Charter Amendment

Seventy has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of Charter amendments over the past 20 years. The process by which this proposed amendment was passed by City Council adds to these concerns.

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Tim Benyo, former Chief Clerk of Elections for Lehigh County, joins the Committee of Seventy as Senior Advisor, Election Administration

Tim has more than 20 years of election administration experience. In this role, he will advance key election administration reforms to ensure a free, fair, safe, and secure electoral process for all voters.

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The Committee of Seventy Encourages People Not to Skip Thanksgiving Over the Election

The Committee of Seventy’s President and CEO, Lauren Cristella, provides tips and advice for people concerned about potentially contentious political discussions during the holiday season.

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The Committee of Seventy Launches New Civic Education Resource Explaining Philadelphia’s Ward System

As nomination petitions become available and the first day to circulate approaches, the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with Black Leadership Pennsylvania, hosted a sold-out launch event focused on Philadelphia’s ward system and the powerful, often-overlooked role of committee person – signaling growing public interest in neighborhood-level political participation ahead of the May primary election.

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Seventy's Statement on Gov. Wolf's 21st Century Voting Reform Plan for PA

The Committee of Seventy welcomes Governor Wolf’s support of several proposals that would help ensure representative and accountable government in Pennsylvania. Campaign finance and redistricting reform, in particular, are urgently needed to prevent special interests from exerting undue influence on the political process and to begin rebuilding trust in our democracy.

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