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We were founded in Philadelphia to combat corruption and have played an important role in civil service reform, campaign finance reform, and election administration. We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, and we do not endorse candidates or represent any special interests. We want better government that our citizens can trust.

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.

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.

Seventy works to provide access to information on Philadelphia taxing and budgeting activities.

The Committee of Seventy is proud to host its 121st Anniversary Event. This year’s program will feature a conversation with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Al Schmidt, on the theme: "The State We’re In: An Honest Reckoning with American Politics." The evening will provide a thoughtful and substantive dialogue on the challenges facing American democracy today—one that transcends partisan divides and invites honest reflection on the path forward.

Come join us for a moderated discussion with Joshua A. Douglas, author of the new book Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, and the Committee of Seventy's CEO, David Thornburgh.

Please join the Committee of Seventy for the second annual Women in Public Leadership Event. The event will feature a timely and important conversation on the media's vital role in a democracy. C70 will also honor renowned civic leader, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, for her tireless work advancing social and economic justice, promoting voter engagement, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. The event is also an opportunity to connect with leaders across the private, public and nonprofit sectors, and also create opportunities for emerging women leaders.

Join us on January 30th for a nonpartisan reception honoring the leadership of women elected officials across the Greater Philadelphia area. Presented by the Committee of Seventy, The Forum of Executive Women and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and generously sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and The Bellwether District, this special evening brings together elected officials and dynamic leaders to celebrate progress, foster connections, and highlight the power of women in government.

The Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia outlines the actions needed by our next mayor and City Council to ensure a more representative and ethical city government—a more democratic city government responsive to voters, that protects the public interest, and that engages communities on key decisions shaping their future.

Philadelphia, Pa. – Philadelphia 3.0, the Committee of Seventy and several candidates for elected office today filed a lawsuit asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to direct the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas to replace Philadelphia’s City Commissioners with interim election officials for the May 2017 primary. The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the Public Interest Law Center and private counsel.