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Issues

Committee of Seventy focuses on a variety of issues affecting voters in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Browse the issues we're currently working on, or review our archive for ongoing and past issues.
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Find out more information about being an active and engaged citizen in your community. From voting information to staying informed throughout the year, Committee of Seventy has resources for you.
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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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For over one hundred years, the Committee of Seventy has been the voice of good government and reform. For press inquiries, please contact us at 215-557-3600.
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Benefits of Partnership

According to this case study from Harvard’s Ash Center, organizations can make a difference and also benefit from civic engagement initiatives.

Leadership and staff support is critical; money is not. C70 is here to help you make use of organization-wide emails and intranet, social media, Employee Resource Groups to enact a successful civic engagement campaign in your organization.

C70 will help you create a tailored plan to promote National Voter Registration Day, Vote at Home process and deadlines, and Election Day, including sample messages and a communications calendar.
C70 will provide your organization with tools and resources to learn about the candidates including our renowned Voter Guide and BYOBallot tool, and an interactive briefing to help employees learn about the recent big changes to PA’s election law, find their polling place, learn about the offices and candidates on the ballot, and answer their questions.
Next level partnerships: C70 can help you promote voter participation and active citizenship with your external stakeholders, customers and community, too.

Create a Culture of Voting

Use the below resources to see ways to promote active citizenship in your organization.

Turn your colleagues into voters by holding registration events and spreading the word. There are plenty of election dates and deadlines to share, all found here.

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Partners are welcome to invite our partners at the Penn Project for Civic Engagement to facilitate discussion groups and other exercises. For a small fee, PPCE can prepare a custom program for your organization and bring tools of civilized and productive civic engagement to your team.

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Each state has a slightly different method of holding elections and registering voters. Check with your state’s office to learn about the elections calendar and registration requirements where you live.

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Access C70's toolkit, which makes it easy to share election information, reminders, and resources with your community.

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A valuable part of the WeVote program is the opportunity for your community to participate in an Election Briefing & Info Session. Click to learn more and sign up for this on-demand session.

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PA Business Leaders for Free & Fair Elections is a coalition of Pennsylvania businesses brought together by C70 to make a nonpartisan statement in support of voter access and election integrity.

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Become a WeVote Ambassador!

WeVote Ambassadors are encouraged to gather their community (over an activity of your choice) to chat about the election. C70 will provide ambassadors with free, non-partisan digital and printed materials to ensure every member of your community can vote. As trusted messengers, WeVote Ambassadors will provide their networks with critical information and resources they need to successfully cast their ballot this election. If you're interested in becoming a WeVote Ambassador, please email Ashley Session.

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