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Testimony on Public Financing of Political Campaigns

by David Thornburgh, President and CEO | Testimony on Bill 170680 | Public Financing of Political Campaigns

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SEVENTY URGES PUBLIC HEARING ON PGW SALE

Says Council Shouldn’t Wait for Consultant’s Report

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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)

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Blue Ribbon Commission on Election Security Issues Final Report

Report urges voter-marked paper-ballot systems for 2020 elections

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Committee of Seventy and Partners to Issue First Public, Nonpartisan Poll in 2023 Mayor’s Race

The effort will highlight the impact that ranked-choice voting could have if implemented in Pennsylvania.

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Committee of Seventy and OnePhillyConnect to Host Pop-Up Events to Boost Voter Engagement Before Mail-in Ballot Deadline

The Committee of Seventy and OnePhillyConnect are hosting several pop-up events at Philadelphia Satellite Election Offices (SEOs) to increase voter engagement ahead of the 5pm October 29th deadline to request mail-in ballots. These events will include live music performances, food, giveaways, and voter information hubs, aiming to increase awareness of the SEOs among the neighboring community and encourage voter participation.

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C70 signs letter urging School District of Phila to continue supporting civics

C70 joined other civic leaders across Philadelphia urging SDP to maintain its investment in civics education and student voter engagement

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Make Sure You're Ready to Vote on May 20, Says Seventy

Encourages Voters with Questions to Call 1-866-OUR VOTE (1-866-687-8683) Hotline

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Mayoral Budget Address Watch Party

Join the Committee of Seventy, Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication, and the People’s Budget Office on Thursday, March 12 for a nonpartisan Mayoral Budget Address Watch Party. The event includes a short Budget 101 overview and a live screening of the address, along with real-time Q&A and context to help residents understand what’s proposed in the budget and how to participate in the feedback process.

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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.

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