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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 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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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: April 8, 2021

Will Tax Reform be on Council's Spring Agenda?

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City Hall Roll Call: May 27, 2021

Council introduces hiring reforms for City workforce

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City Hall Roll Call: April 15, 2021

Special Budget Edition

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🎉Inaugural City Hall Roll Call: March 25, 2021

Council pays tribute to "Philadelphia treasure" and "barrier breaker," Dr. Emma C. Chappell

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City Hall Roll Call: June 24, 2021

City Council Passes Budget, Adjourns for Summer

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City Hall Roll Call: April 29, 2021

Council commits to ongoing housing protections

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City Hall Roll Call: October 21, 2021

"Who is in charge in this city?"

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