The Committee of Seventy is a non-partisan organization conducting a permanent campaign to improve the Philadelphia region by demanding ethical conduct of public officials, promoting government efficiency, educating citizens and safeguarding elections.

It is our goal to make government more efficient, fair and transparent. Both the reality and the appearance of clean and effective government are vitally important if Philadelphia is to achieve the success it must.

Seventy cares very deeply about educating citizens, protecting their voting rights and driving up voter participation – all of which are the foundation of better government.

Seventy is best known as the city’s dependable watchdog during election time. Although we will continue to focus on trustworthy elections, we are actively branching out into direct advocacy, aggressive research efforts and large-scale civic education programs.

At critical moments over the past century, the Committee of Seventy has stepped forward to stimulate reform and help drive Philadelphia ahead. We are at it again.

Committee of Seventy's
2008 Citizen's Guide

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