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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 Releases Statement on Changes in Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office

Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella released a statement regarding the appointment of City Commissioner Omar Sabir as Chairperson and Stephanie Reid as Director of Election Administration of the Philadelphia City Commissioners.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling on Mail-In Ballot Envelope Dating

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, statement regarding today’s Commonwealth Court ruling on mail-in ballot envelope dating.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Developments in Presidential Election Process

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, released a statement regarding recent developments in the presidential election process.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

The Committee of Seventy's statement regarding the 2024 General Election and its results.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Voter Turnout in 2025 Primary Election

The Committee of Seventy statement regarding voter turnout in the 2025 primary election.

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Committee of Seventy's 2025 Spring Members Only Event

This members only event is designed to connect you with your fellow members, have the opportunity to hear from our President & CEO about C70’s leadership and priorities for this year, discover ways to get further involved, and celebrate your role in strengthening our democracy.

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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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Committee of Seventy's “Voices of Voting” Returns for One-Day Election Run

VOICES OF VOTING addresses youth voting rights and advocacy, Four Performances at University City’s Enterprise Center on November 7.

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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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Committee of Seventy Statement on Campaign for Redistricting Reform

Seventy deplores Harrisburg’s cynical, partisan inaction; urges frustrated voters not to give up on the fight for a better way

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