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Testimony on Nonprofit Exemption for City Contracting

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City Hall Roll Call: October 21, 2021

"Who is in charge in this city?"

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City Hall Roll Call: May 27, 2021

Council introduces hiring reforms for City workforce

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Poll Worker Forum with Philadelphia City Commissioners

The Committee of Seventy spoke with City Commissioners and poll workers about the importance of poll working in our democracy.

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City Council's Stonewalling on PGW Proposal “Reprehensible”

PHILADELPHIA – October 24, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy today accused Philadelphia City Council of stonewalling to kill the proposed $1.86 billion sale of the Philadelphia Gas Works.

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City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do

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Seventy Urges Permanent City Police Advisory Commission

Says Current PAC Should be Disbanded

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Philadelphia City Council Redistricting Roadmap for an Open, Accessible and Inclusive Process

Philadelphia took a significant step forward in the 2011 redistricting cycle when several of the most gerrymandered districts in the country were finally addressed. This was due, in no small part, to substantial advocacy both in the communities negatively affected and by champions within City Hall of a more fair map that strove for equitable representation.

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City Hall Roll Call: June 17, 2021

Budget negotiations continue as deadline approaches

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City Hall Roll Call: October 14, 2021

"Driving Equality" bills receive final Council approval

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