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Founded | 1904 |
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Purpose | Clean and effective government. Fair Elections. Informed Citizens. |
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Region served | Philadelphia and five suburban counties |
President and CEO | Lauren Cristella |
Website | http://www.seventy.org/ |
The Committee of Seventy is an independent, nonpartisan advocate for better government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania that attempts to achieve clean and effective government, better elections, and informed and engaged citizens. Founded in 1904, it is a nonprofit organization guided by a board of directors made up of business, legal, and civic leaders.