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Committee of Seventy and Crowdpac Ballot Tool Drives Increased Engagement in 2015 Municipal Election

Collaboration's success prepares platform for impact in 2016 Philadelphia primary

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Statement on the Conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty

The conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 business manager John Dougherty marks a historic break from business as usual in Philadelphia politics.

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113th Anniversary Luncheon with Jon Meacham best-selling author & presidential historian

Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency

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114th Anniversary Luncheon

With Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Governor John Kasich (R-OH)

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David Thornburgh's Testimony to the PA State Government Committee

C70 CEO and Chair of the Draw the Lines PA initiative, David Thornburgh, testified on October 20, 2021 before the PA State Government Committee about congressional redistricting.

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First Public Poll Finds a Statistical Tie in Philadelphia’s 2023 Mayoral Race

With a plurality of voters — 20% — still undecided, the election’s results are far from predetermined.

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Testimony on Philadelphia Tax Policy

by David Thornburgh, President and CEO, Committee of Seventy | Philadelphia City Council, Committee on Legislative Oversight

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City Hall Roll Call: June 17, 2021

Budget negotiations continue as deadline approaches

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Citizens' First Vote Celebration

The Committee of Seventy and the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians are co-presenting Citizens' First Vote, a lively celebration of the first ballot cast by naturalized citizens, featuring food, music and an opportunity to share the joy of voting for the first time.

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Women’s Political Forum: Why Young People Pass on Politics & How to Engage Them

Survey after survey has shown that the younger you are, the less likely you are to vote, let alone run for office.

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