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Committee of Seventy Names David B. Thornburgh as New CEO

PHILADELPHIA – October 22, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy has named David B. Thornburgh as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors announced Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. Thornburgh assumes the position vacated by Zack Stalberg who retired in July. He will officially join the Committee of Seventy in December 2014.

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BallotReady and Committee of Seventy to Pilot New Voter Tool for Philadelphia Elections in 2017

BallotReady’s New CivicEngine helps prepare voters for Election Day

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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.

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The Committee of Seventy names 16 Buchholz Fellows, the largest cohort ever

The Committee of Seventy announced its ninth cohort of the prestigious Buchholz Fellowship. These individuals represent leaders across the public and private sectors in Philadelphia who have demonstrated impact in their communities.

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New Reform Legislation Would Add Transparency, Public Input to Opaque Redistricting Process

Councilmember Derek Green today introduced his second package of reform legislation this year, this time proposing a special commission to gather public input for redrawing Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts.

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Committee of Seventy Awarded $850,000 to Strengthen Democracy and Build Trust in Pennsylvania’s Elections

The nonprofit’s largest ever single grant will also fund voter outreach and support for election workers.

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Learning About Conflict and Compromise

The Day No One Played Together by Donalisa Helsely

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Committee of Seventy Releases Philadelphia Resolution 1

New Platform for a Stronger Local Democracy

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Committee of Seventy Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

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City Commissioners Approve New Voting System for Philadelphia

City on track to safeguard 2020 elections, but City officials must address confusion and distrust

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