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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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Committee of Seventy Supports Best Value Procurement Amendment

Voters have the opportunity to approve the proposal on May 16

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Committee of Seventy Supports the Call for a Review of City Land Sales

The Committee of Seventy is joining the call made this week by the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities for the City Controller to conduct a review of city land sales. Reporting by the Inquirer and Daily News confirm the continuation of City Council’s problematic role in land disposition, a longtime concern for Seventy.

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Committee of Seventy Testimony on Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Access to the Democratic Caucus Policy Committee

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.

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Community Forum on Elections and Voting

Think that voting doesn't matter? You'll find out otherwise (and learn about your rights and how to exercise them) at Esperanza College's community forum on elections and voting Thursday (6-7:30 pm) at the student lounge on Esperanza's campus in Hunting Park (4621 N. 5th St.).

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Connecting Current and Future Leaders

Join NExT Philadelphia - Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals and Temple University Masters of Public Policy program as we provide a forum for millennials to engage with a current leader in the Philadelphia region. This will be a great opportunity to network while adding your voice towards strengthening the experience of urban young professionals in the city.

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Connecting with Voters During the Pandemic

As the pandemic rages on, we must continue to stay civically engaged. Our panel includes representatives from the Committee of Seventy, KYW News, Philly Counts 2020, and more.

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Conversations with Kristen Soltis Anderson: The State of the Republican Party

Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses the current state of the GOP, including a description of the party's base, what issues matter most, and generational differences within the party.

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Council Redistricting

The 17-member Philadelphia City Council has a major role in the everyday lives of city residents. With Council districts being redrawn, now is the time to ensure residents can engage directly in the map-making process.

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Councilmember’s Trial Highlights the Need for Reforms to Ethics Rules and Council Prerogative

The public will have to wait for a final outcome in Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's trial. In the meantime, there is work to be done to bolster Philadelphians’ trust in City Hall.

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Coverage Roundup: C70 Poll of the 2023 Mayor’s Race

Coverage of the first nonpartisan, public poll of the Philadelphia's mayor's race

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