The Committee of Seventy is dedicated to advancing good government for the City of Philadelphia and its surrounding communities since 1904. Seventy's numerous and diverse endeavors are predicated on the following basic tenets:

Government should be excellent and honest;
Public elections must be free and fair; and
Citizens who do not hold public office can and should affect those who do

To accomplish these objectives, the work of the Committee includes the following:

Developing an informed and active electorate through non-partisan, educational means;
Investigating illegal action, misconduct, and inefficiency in government and the elections process, and taking appropriate action thereon, initiating litigation when necessary;
Researching and disseminating information regarding City policy, politics, and public officials;
Encouraging and aiding public officials in the performance of their duties through such means as research-based governance studies; and
Informing and educating the public about civic affairs of current importance, including municipal finance, interpretation and observance of the City Charter, and other related matters.

Committee of Seventy's
2008 Citizen's Guide

The Committee of Seventy is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or party affiliation. Seventy does not lobby or support, endorse or oppose candidates for office. � 2005