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Join C70’s Program Director, Tanisha Bezue, and VP of External Affairs, Andrew McGinley, on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 PM for the final session in our three-part webinar series on Philadelphia’s city budget. Together, they’ll break down the final FY26 budget, discuss the political dynamics behind key decisions, and reflect on the ways community voices influenced the process.

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.

Philadelphia’s city budget shapes everything from housing and public safety to education, transit, and neighborhood services. Understanding how it works is key to making your voice heard on the priorities that matter most to you. Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. for a webinar breaking down Mayor Cherelle Parker’s fiscal year2027 Budget Address, which was delivered on March 12. We’ll walk through the major proposals, priorities, and investments outlined in the address and provide context on how the budget process moves forward and how residents can engage in it.

Judicial retirement will be discussed at a special Chancellor's Forum of the Philadelphia Bar Association on March 24, 4 to 6:30 pm.

Democratic City Controller candidates Alan Butkovitz and Rebecca Rhynhart will square off in a debate on Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Industrious Philadelphia.

Please mark your calendar for October 10th at 6:30 PM, and join us on Zoom as we foster meaningful dialogue between poll workers and our Philadelphia City Commissioners. During this virtual forum, hear from dedicated poll workers and City Commissioners Omar Sabir and Seth Bluestein and Chairperson Lisa Deeley about all things related to running and staffing our elections.

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.).

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on April 10, 2025, which would “require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.”

Pennsylvania’s state budget impacts everything, from public education and transportation to tax credits and social services, and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.

Philadelphia’s budget impacts everything—from schools and public safety to street repairs and parks—and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.