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Committee of Seventy
Political Organizations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2,079 followers
Educate. Engage. Advocate.
About us
The Committee of Seventy has been called a "government watchdog," "the elections people" and a "think tank." We're all three and much more. We’re a not-for-profit group that has been holding politicians’ feet to the fire since 1904. Guided by a Board of Directors made up of many of the region’s most respected business, legal and civic leaders, we hold one goal highest – to use our voice and our influence to provoke real government reform in order to attract more residents and businesses to the region. We’re fiercely non-partisan and never endorse candidates. Whether we are working quietly behind the scenes or making noise in the media and in our own “How Philly Works” reports on issues affecting Philadelphians, we’re fighting for effective and efficient government, fair elections and an honest political culture. We demystify complex issues, using language that you don’t have to be a wonk to understand. Sometimes, we take the lead and other times we join forces with other concerned organizations, but we’re always taking on tough problems that must be fixed if our region is to prosper. We fight every day to make Philadelphia a better place to live, work, and do business.
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http://www.seventy.org
External link for Committee of Seventy
- Industry
- Political Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1904
- Specialties
- elections, government reform, voting rights, campaign finance, and ethics
Locations
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Primary
123 South Broad Street
Suite 1800
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19109, US
Employees at Committee of Seventy
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Lauren Cristella
President & CEO at the Committee of Seventy
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Eric Kraeutler
Retired Partner/Board Chair
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Tita Smyth Escobedo
Just someone of extraordinary ability. Clinical Psychologist and Digital/Project Manager at Happy Hippopotam.us
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Stephanie Markunas
Strategy and Operations Director
Updates
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Giving employees paid time off to vote is more than just a benefit—it's a critical step toward ensuring that everyone has the time and space to cast their ballot! We'd love to see every state, especially PA, require employers to provide paid time off to vote. Until then, we're so grateful for our coalition of WeVote partners that are committed to Civic Time Off (CTO) and creating a culture of civic engagement. Check out this Axios piece to learn more about these efforts: https://ow.ly/9L2450T9eHy.
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Did you know C70 offers FREE community resources for K-12 children that teach core civic skills, like respectful listening, creative inquiry, and community problem-solving? These resources are great for both classrooms and out-of-school programs! Learn more about our youth civics initiatives here: https://ow.ly/MOq150T8454.
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If you haven't yet requested your mail-in ballot for the November election, take 5 minutes today to do so! https://ow.ly/TWbm50T4cfs
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Our 120th annual signature event is one not to miss. Join us for an illuminating discussion with Chris Wallace and Tamala Edwards just two weeks after the pivotal November election. https://ow.ly/q4cX50T4bGX
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Thank you again to everyone who attended our 2024 Women in Public Leadership Event in May! If you were unable to join us and want to hear from the inspiring women leading our city and state, you can watch the panel discussion here: https://ow.ly/IQ6s50T3sfT. 📷: Baiada Photography
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C70’s Jeff Greenburg is an Appalachian Democracy Champion! Check out this Q&A to learn about what it's like to be an election official and the current state of elections in PA: https://ow.ly/g01350T2h3W
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Our city, our state, and our country need dedicated citizens like you to take the next step for democracy and become a poll worker. Visit our site to find out how: https://ow.ly/rWaQ50T1pjk
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Join us as we celebrate 120 years of strengthening democracy this fall! Our annual event will feature CNN’s Chris Wallace and 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards Edwards in a dynamic discussion on the past, present, and future of American democracy. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/xgq350SZw4Z.
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C70 is proud to be a 2024 recipient of the American Bar Association's Task Force for American Democracy Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award! We traveled to Chicago earlier this month to share the honor with an outstanding group of organizations and individuals from all over the country. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/NlcG50SZ9Nb.
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