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THE PHILADELPHIA REGION IS HOME TO MORE THAN 90 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SOME
368,000 COLLEGE STUDENTS.
PHILLY IS THE 7TH LARGEST METRO ECONOMY IN THE US
BUT, ONLY 46% OF PENNSYLVANIANS TRUST STATE GOVERNMENT TO DEAL WITH STATE PROBLEMS. THAT’S
LOWER THAN ALL BUT THREE STATES.
SOURCE: GALLUP 50 STATE POLL, JUNE-DECEMBER 2013
DO WE GET OUR MONEY’S WORTH? PHILADELPHIANS HAVE THE SECOND-HIGHEST TAX BURDEN IN THE
COUNTRY. AND OUR LOCAL INCOME-TAX RATE TOPS THE CHARTS.
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Fighting for better government since 19045
Introducing
WE’VE GOT CULTURE, INDUSTRY, NEIGHBORHOODS AND A WHOLE LOT OF GRIT…
Geno’s
Whether it is
Pat’s
or
Fairmount
Paine’s
or
Vetri
Garces
or
Temple
Penn
or
Rittenhouse
Northern Liberties
or
Franklin Institute
Walnut Street Theatre
or
IT’S WHAT MAKES YOU CARE
THIS
IS
PHILADELPHIA
AND
WE!!!
ARE
SEVENTY
PHILLY, IT’S TIME TO ACT.
More than 40 graduates of Philadelphia institutions of higher learning have won
Nobel prizes.
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2013 Census Population 1,553,165
More than 40 graduates of Philadelphia institutions of higher learning have won
Nobel prizes.
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2013 Census Population 1,553,165
More than 40 graduates of Philadelphia institutions of higher learning have won
Nobel prizes.
Number of adults in the City who can’t read this document 550,000
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52%of students entering high school in 2009 did not graduate in
four years
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1In every 10
registered voters went to the polls in the 2013 election
52%of students entering high school in 2009 did not graduate in
four years
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1In every 10
registered voters went to the polls in the 2013 election
21per cent of 20 - 34
years olds “definitely would
not” stay in Philadelphia another
5 - 10 years
52%of students entering high school in 2009 did not graduate in
four years
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PHILADELPHIA REGION: FEEDER OF TALENT TO
OTHER MORE PROSPEROUS AND
VIBRANT CITIES
SEVENTY SEPARATES FACT FROM FICTION IN PHILADELPHIA AND PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.
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2.1. 3.THE REFORMERS COME FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS,
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REFORMERS WANT TO ENGAGE, ENRAGE AND ULTIMATELY TURN THE
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With your support, we can continue to fight for good government with
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An independent voice, unencumbered by special interests.
With your support, we can continue to fight for good government with
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Committee of Seventy is the region’s only
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15.5Years is the average tenure on City Council. The 17 current members of Philadelphia City Council have served longer, on average, than their peers in 14 other big cities. Philadelphia has unlimited term limits re-elected every 4 years.
Sources: Pew Research “City Councils in Philadelphia and other major cities: Who Holds Office, How Long They Serve, and How Much It All Costs”
and Cheol Liu and John Mikesell “The Impact of Public Officials’ Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending"
15.5Years is the average tenure on City Council. The 17 current members of Philadelphia City Council have served longer, on average, than their peers in 14 other big cities. Philadelphia has unlimited term limits re-elected every 4 years.
1300 Reducing Philadelphia corruption to the national average level could save each citizen $1,300.
Sources: Pew Research “City Councils in Philadelphia and other major cities: Who Holds Office, How Long They Serve, and How Much It All Costs”
and Cheol Liu and John Mikesell “The Impact of Public Officials’ Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending"
15.5Years is the average tenure on City Council. The 17 current members of Philadelphia City Council have served longer, on average, than their peers in 14 other big cities. Philadelphia has unlimited term limits re-elected every 4 years.
1300 Reducing Philadelphia corruption to the national average level could save each citizen $1,300.
9 Council members convicted of various criminal charges in past 32 years
Sources: Pew Research “City Councils in Philadelphia and other major cities: Who Holds Office, How Long They Serve, and How Much It All Costs”
and Cheol Liu and John Mikesell “The Impact of Public Officials’ Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending"
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WE ARE SEVENTY
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OPEN MONEY TRAILDROP KICKED
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We fought for PA’s ban on ultra-rich pension bonuses for elected officials in Philly and across the state.
Our seasoned Election Day volunteers are always on the lookout for problems at polling places.
You can see online where Philly officials get money, who lobbies them and what those lobbyists spend.
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FOR PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS AND CITIZENS TO INNOVATE AND GROW WE NEED
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Making the region a smart choice for smart businesses
Fighting tirelessly for better government in the region
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Making the region a smart choice for smart businesses
Fighting tirelessly for better government in the region
Seventy playing a vital and visible role in the imminent contests for Mayor and City Council
Making sure that our public officials are held accountable
Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties
Getting involved and being the voice of tomorrow.
REFORMERS KNOW THE POWER OF:
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