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The Committee of Seventy's Statement on the Resign to Run Legislation

While the Committee of Seventy has supported efforts to eliminate this provision in the past, the proposal adopted today serves political interests, not the public interest, and undercuts the core reason to revisit this issue at all: increasing competitiveness and accountability in City elections.

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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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Election Day Wrap-up and Looking Forward to Future Elections

November 8, 2021

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Statement on Misguided Senate Action to Subpoena Voter Records and Personal Information Regarding the 2020 General Election

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Committee of Seventy Releases Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia

This blueprint for the next administration and City Council is designed to promote transparent and accountable government and strengthen democracy in Philadelphia.

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Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote

by Harman Parish

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on DOJ Requests for Voter Data and President Trump’s Comments on Mail-In Voting

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to recent requests by the Department of Justice for voter registration data and comments by President Trump about mail-in and machine voting.

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Committee of Seventy Names Lauren Cristella President and CEO

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

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The Garden on Green Street

by Meish Goldish

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David Thornburgh to Step Aside as Committee of Seventy CEO to Assume New Role as Senior Advisor

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