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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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Ward Leaders & Committeepeople

Ward 101 Resources

Check out our Ward System 101 resources to learn more about the role of ward leaders and committeepeople in city elections.

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Democratic Committeepeople

Download a list of the Democratic committeepeople elected in May 2018.

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Republican Committeepeople

Download a list of the Republican committeepeople elected in May 2018.

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PhillyWardLeaders

Want to learn more about your local ward leader? Visit PhillyWardLeaders.com, a project built by volunteers in March 2015 at a weekend hackathon called Apps for Democracy.

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Ward Leaders & Committeepeople

Current Ward Leaders and Committeepeople