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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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Women in Public Leadership Event

On May 26, 2022, the Committee of Seventy hosted an event celebrating women in public leadership and honoring Judith M. von Seldeneck with its Civic Leadership Award.

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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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Writing for Impact Conference Final Event

Philly students are in the middle of a multi-week workshop to use their written voices to participate in the upcoming election. A select group of five students from across the city will present op-eds about their future visions for Philadelphia. City Council candidates will then react to those visions.

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Writing for Impact Conference with Cosmic Writers

C70 is partnering with Cosmic Writers for a creative writing conference to mobilize Philadelphia high schoolers to use their voices to impact the upcoming mayoral election.

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Written Comments on Redistricting Submitted to House State Government Committee

House State Government Committee Informational Meeting | Written Comments on Redistricting

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Written Testimony on Bill 190861 and Resolution 190874

City Council Committee on Law and Government

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Written Testimony on Bill 200015 and Resolution 200056

Proposed Changes to Political Activity Rules City Council Committee on Law and Government

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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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Written Testimony on Preparing Philadelphia for the November 2020 Election

Preparing Philadelphia for the November 2020 Election | City Council Legislative Oversight Committee

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Written Testimony on Proposal to Eliminate the “Rule of Two” in Civil Service Promotions and Hiring

City Council Committee on Law and Government

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