United Voices Candidate Forum
Sat., April 29, 1-4 PM (Open House, 1-2; Mayoral, 2-4)
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St.
Seventy joins United Voices for Philadelphia, a diverse coalition of organizations steadfast in support of immigrants and refugees, in hosting an “open house” forum for candidates running for Mayor, City Council, Sheriff, Register of Wills, City Commissioner, Controller and local judgeships. Register.
Why Vote? A Forum on Justice and Opportunity
Thurs., May 4, 4:30-5:30 PM
ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W. Girard Ave.
Two weeks before the municipal primary, Episopal Community Services will host an in-person and livestreamed dialogue to provide important information to voters. What ballot questions will be presented to Philadelphia voters in the spring primary, and why do they matter? Why are judicial elections important? Answers to these questions and more will be covered by C70 interim president and COO Lauren Cristella and Deborah Gross, president and CEO of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts. WHYY’s Cherri Gregg is the moderator. Register for in-person or the livestream.
Appellate Courts Candidate Forum
Tues., May 9, 6-7:30 PM
Zoom
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will host a virtual forum with the candidates for Pennsylvania's appellate courts: the Supreme Court, Superior Court and Commonwealth Court. All of the candidates have been invited to participate, and virtual attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the candidates. Co-Sponsors include the Allegheny County Law Library, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Bar Association, the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the C70. Register.
2023 Women in Public Leadership Event
Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Committee of Seventy’s Second Annual Women in Public Leadership event features a timely and important conversation on the vital role the media plays in a democracy. Dr. Kerry Sautner, Chief Learning Officer for the National Constitution Center, will moderate the discussion between Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large and Founder of the 19th*; Lisa Hughes, publisher & CEO of The Philadelphia Inquirer; and Sarah Glover, VP of News & Civic Dialogue at WHYY to discuss their path to leadership, how news organizations can strengthen democracy, and the challenges and opportunities their industries face in light of the heightened partisanship facing our nation. C70 will also honor renowned civic leader, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, for her tireless work advancing social and economic justice, promoting voter engagement, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. Sponsorship and ticket information.
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