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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 Commissioners Approve New Voting System for Philadelphia

City on track to safeguard 2020 elections, but City officials must address confusion and distrust

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Seventy Supports Transparency Legislation For Interim Court Appointments

Bill would add commonsense changes until merit selection reform is achieved

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City Hall Roll Call: April 15, 2021

Special Budget Edition

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Statement on Proposed Election Reforms

Seventy addresses Senate Bill 224

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114th Anniversary Luncheon

With Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Governor John Kasich (R-OH)

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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.

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City Taxpayers Deserve Permanent Inspector General

Watchdog says OIG should have oversight over all city government

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Chat with Commissioner Lisa Deely

Chat with Lisa Deely, the Chair of the City Commissioner

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Where America Needs to Go from Here: Nikole Hannah-Jones Speaks at Seventy Minutes

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times Magazine and creator of the 1619 Project, speaks at Seventy Minutes

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Poll Worker Friendbank

Committee of Seventy and the LWVPA will host their first ever friendbank March 30th! This virtual community election outreach event will help recruit poll workers for the 2023 Primary. During these busy and challenging times, the best messenger for opportunities to strengthen our democracy is US! We are the best messengers for our friends and family. We all know Pennsylvanians who could be great poll workers. At an LWV virtual outreach event, you will reach out to people you know and invite them to become poll workers.

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