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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Join C70 and other incredible organizations for a day of gratitude at Girard College as part of the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.

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Testimony on Civil Service Exemption for Citizens Police Oversight Commission

The Committee of Seventy expressed concern about a proposal to create a special carve out from the civil service system for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission and urged lawmakers to instead focus on the systemic and underlying issues in recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion that plague the city workforce.

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MLK Day of Service 2025: Creating Civic Engagement Starter Kits

Join us in assembling Civic Engagement Starter Kits featuring the How Philly Works guide and infographics. These kits are designed to help residents better understand local government and actively engage in the democratic process. They will be distributed to organizations across the city, empowering Philadelphians of all ages to navigate their city and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

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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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Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia

The Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia outlines the actions needed by our next mayor and City Council to ensure a more representative and ethical city government—a more democratic city government responsive to voters, that protects the public interest, and that engages communities on key decisions shaping their future.

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Philadelphia Organizations Celebrate Jurors and Advance Jury Reform on Juror Appreciation Day

Committee of Seventy, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, and Ceiba Honor Civic Service at Two-Part Event Featuring State and Federal Judiciary

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SEVENTY LAUNCHES NEW 1-855-SEVENTY HOTLINE

Will Offer Year-Round Customer Service on Elections and Voting

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Inaugural Women in Public Leadership Event

Join the Committee of Seventy for an event celebrating women in public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on SEPTA Budget Crisis

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to news of a SEPTA budget crisis that would result in severe service reductions and fare hikes.

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Committee of Seventy Testimony on Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Access to the Democratic Caucus Policy Committee

We were founded in Philadelphia to combat corruption and have played an important role in civil service reform, campaign finance reform, and election administration. We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, and we do not endorse candidates or represent any special interests. We want better government that our citizens can trust.

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