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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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City Hall Roll Call: October 7, 2021

Competing "Streeteries" legislation introduced

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Campaign for Election Reform and Modernization Will Continue Despite Commonwealth Court Decision

Better Government Advocates Press Need to Reform City Commissioners Office

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Committee of Seventy Prepares for Election Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA – With polls opening Tuesday, November 6, the Committee of Seventy’s nonpartisan Voter Guide and Election Programs are ready to engage voters and improve the voting experience in the Philadelphia area. This year, Seventy is excited to include its WeVote app in the resources voters can leverage to make informed decisions at the polls.

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Bipartisan Open Primaries Legislation Introduced

BIPARTISAN OPEN PRIMARIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED Proposal would allow 900,000 independent voters to vote on candidates in taxpayer-funded primary elections

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C70 to Serve as Community Hub for Lenfest “Every Voice, Every Vote” coalition

The project aims to amplify the issues that matter to voters in neighborhoods across Philadelphia during the 2023 municipal election.

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Testimony on Proposed Regulation No. 1

Philadelphia Board of Ethics

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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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Keystone Votes Coalition Report Indicates Thousands of Lost or Late Voter Registration Records in 2016

17,000 late processed applications found in Philadelphia alone

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Statement on SB735 and the Current Debate Over Election Policy in Pennsylvania

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Lesson 1: Make Your Plan to Vote

There are several ways to cast your vote. Students will consider which is the best way for them to do so.

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