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Testimony on the Publication of Notices on Phila.Gov

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140031

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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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Committee of Seventy Releases Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia

This blueprint for the next administration and City Council is designed to promote transparent and accountable government and strengthen democracy in Philadelphia.

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The Committee of Seventy's Statement on the Resign to Run Legislation

While the Committee of Seventy has supported efforts to eliminate this provision in the past, the proposal adopted today serves political interests, not the public interest, and undercuts the core reason to revisit this issue at all: increasing competitiveness and accountability in City elections.

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Campaign for Election Reform and Modernization Will Continue Despite Commonwealth Court Decision

Better Government Advocates Press Need to Reform City Commissioners Office

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Testimony on Proposed Charter Amendment to Eliminate Resign to Run for Elected Officials

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government

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Testimony on Proposed Charter Amendment to Abolish the School Reform Commission

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140514; Resolution No. 140527

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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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Statement on Philadelphia Voting System Controversy

Philadelphia, PA – With City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s investigation of Philadelphia’s selection process for new voting systems complete, the controversy wrapped around the chosen system seems primed to continue, as does the leadership vacuum that has persisted throughout.

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C70 Testimony on Bill Nos. 220049, 220360, and 220361

Testimony submitted to Philadelphia's City Council Committee on Law and Government

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