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The Committee of Seventy began as a handful of committed civic leaders.
Today,
we are so many more. Our diverse volunteer leaders hail from prominent
businesses, law firms, and nonprofit organizations. They give their
time, expertise, and influence to promote political integrity and
better services for citizens.
Seventy works effectively
because of everyone involved, from the leaders - the clout they bring
and the doors they open - to the people at the grass roots. Citizens
from every walk of life give Seventy's voice its pragmatic, democratic
power when they volunteer and vote.
The Committee of Seventy keeps it clean.
When
the Pennsylvania courts upheld Pennsylvania's campaign finance
ordinance, we won a major battle in our ongoing fight to end
pay-to-play. We are the leading crusader for ethics reforms in
Philadelphia. Our studies and recommendations do more than talk. They
move government forward.
Seventy works to make it lean.In
these tough times, we urge reforms that will put tax dollars to better
use. We championed fresh ideas that gave a new mayor greater control
over city operations. As a trusted voice, we give skeptical citizens a
way to believe their government can work effectively.
Seventy helps ensure fair elections.With
the nation's largest nonpartisan Voter Assistance Program, we monitor
polling places and answer thousands of questions from voters. In 2008,
we trained and deployed nearly 2,000 volunteers. We combine
old-fashioned feet on the street with sophisticated technology to help
voters make their voices heard.
Why care?
Every
issue you care about is influenced by government. Safe streets. Job
creation. Services on contributions. Our strength as a region depends
on good government - and good government depends on you.
Seventy makes democracy real.
Our
call to action resonates across the Philadelphia region - from
first-time voters to long-time residents, from corporate leaders to
neighborhood activists. We give citizens a way to act to keep their
government honest and effective.
Seventy informs and engages citizens.
Our
civic education programs encourage people to get involved. We mobilize
young people as volunteers and inspire them to run for office. Our
annual Citizen's Guide, along with the rest of this website, put resources in the hands of citizens across the region.
Get informed.
Read about Seventy's ambitious agenda for clean and effective government in our ongoing series, Roadmap to Reform.
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Committee of Seventy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that
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strong, we refuse to accept government funds. You can put your dollars
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