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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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2016 Election Returns Watch Party at City Diner

City Diner is the place to be after the polls close on Nov. 8th!

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Inaugural Women in Public Leadership Event

Join the Committee of Seventy for an event celebrating women in public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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Life Cycle of a Mail-In Ballot

What happens after you drop off your mail-in ballot? Watch this video to discover the step by step process for validating, scanning and counting mail-in ballots in Philadelphia's 2020 General Election.

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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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Committee of Seventy Celebrates 120th Anniversary with a Special Event: "America at a Crossroads"

The Committee of Seventy recently marked its 120th anniversary with a special event titled “America at a Crossroads,” reflecting on the 2024 election and its critical place within the broader context of American democracy. The evening, two weeks after the presidential election, featured a thought-provoking discussion between CNN anchor Chris Wallace and 6abc’s Tamala Edwards.

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Statement on Chester County Poll Book Error

Chester County Voter Service has reported that the poll books at all precincts currently do not include the names of voters who are registered with third parties (e.g., Independent, Libertarians, Green) or with no party affiliation.

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Philly Poll Worker Info Session 2022

For the 2022 MLK Day of Service, the Committee of Seventy was joined by and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and the Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners to host an info session for people interested in serving as a poll worker in Philadelphia in 2022.

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City Hall Roll Call: October 14, 2021

"Driving Equality" bills receive final Council approval

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City Hall Roll Call: June 24, 2021

City Council Passes Budget, Adjourns for Summer

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Written Testimony on Bill 200363, Bill 200367 and Resolution 200377

Proposals to Reinstitute a Pre-hire Residency Requirement for City Employees and Create a Citizens Police Oversight Commission City Council Law and Government Committee June 17, 2020

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