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- 1. THE PHILADELPHIA REGIONIS HOME TO MORE THAN 90 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SOME 368,000 COLLEGE STUDENTS.
- 2. PHILLY IS THE7TH LARGEST METRO ECONOMY IN THE US
- 3. 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
- 4. DO WE GETOUR MONEY’S WORTH? PHILADELPHIANS HAVE THE SECOND-HIGHEST TAX BURDEN IN THE COUNTRY. AND OUR LOCAL INCOME-TAX RATE TOPS THE CHARTS.
- 5. Introducing the Reformers Fighting for better government since 1904 5
- 6. WE’VE GOT CULTURE,INDUSTRY, NEIGHBORHOODS AND A WHOLE LOT OF GRIT…
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- 19. IT’S WHAT MAKESYOU CARE
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- 27. PHILLY, IT’S TIMETO ACT.
- 28. More than 40graduates of Philadelphia institutions of higher learning have won Nobel prizes. 28
- 29. 2013 Census Population 1,553,165 More than 40 graduates of Philadelphia institutions of higher learning have won Nobel prizes. 29
- 30. 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 30
- 31. 52% of studentsentering high school in 2009 did not graduate in four years 31
- 32. 1 In every10 registered voters went to the polls in the 2013 election 52% of students entering high school in 2009 did not graduate in four years 32
- 33. 1 In every10 registered voters went to the polls in the 2013 election 21 per 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 33
- 34. Exit here PHILADELPHIAREGION: FEEDER OF TALENT TO OTHER MORE PROSPEROUS AND VIBRANT CITIES
- 35. SEVENTY SEPARATES FACTFROM FICTION IN PHILADELPHIA AND PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.
- 36. OUR ADVOCACY INITIATIVES,PUBLICATIONS AND ENERGETIC COVERAGE OF THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE,
- 37. GETS YOU TOTHE EPICENTER OF THE DEBATE – QUICKLY AND EASILY.
- 38. “Politics is acontact sport, and players don’t always p l a y b y t h e r u l e s . Somebody’s got to keep an eye on it. If not Seventy, the r e g i o n ’s n o n - p a r t i s a n watchdog, then who?” - Mike Carbone Chairman of the Board of Directors 39
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- 41. ETHICS & CAMPAIGNFINANCE WE ARE SEVENTY HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSPARENCY GOVERNMENT REFORM ELECTIONS & VOTING YOUR TAX DOLLARS PUBLIC EDUCATION
- 42. WHO ARE THEREFORMERS?
- 43. THE REFORMERS COMEFROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, 1. 2. 3. UNITING FROM MANY INDUSTRIES AND EXPERIENCES. REFORMERS WANT TO ENGAGE, ENRAGE AND ULTIMATELY TURN THE TIDE. AND FIGHT FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT.
- 44. WE FIGHT FORSENSIBLE AND REALISTIC SOLUTIONS
- 45. An independent voice, unencumbered by special interests.
- 46. Speaks freely anddoes not endorse candidates.
- 47. Committee of Seventy is the region’s only non-partisan government watchdog.
- 48. With your support,we can continue to fight for good government with clarity and purpose.
- 49. An independent voice, unencumbered by special interests. With your support, we can continue to fight for good government with clarity and purpose. Committee of Seventy is the region’s only non-partisan government watchdog. Speaks freely and does not endorse candidates.
- 50. 15.5 Years isthe 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"
- 51. 15.5 Years isthe 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"
- 52. 15.5 Years isthe 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"
- 53. OUR BOARD MEMBERSARE INFLUENTIAL LEADERS COMMITTED TO GETTING TO KNOW THE NEXT GENERATION OF FORWARD THINKERS. MEMBERSHIP AFFORDS YOU ACCESS AND EXPOSURE TO REGIONAL MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN THE CITY.
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- 55. STOPPING GIFTS DROPKICKED SUPPORTING VOTERS OPEN MONEY TRAIL VULPUTAT FERMENTUM Philadelphia’s elected officials and employees can no longer accept cash gifts, Nor can city employees. Philly has campaign contribution limits —- and less corruption —- following a Seventy-led court fight. Our steady flow of unbiased and easy-to-digest information helps you understand key issues. 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. THANKS TO SEVENTY IT’S YOUR CITY LIMITING CONTRIBUTIONS
- 56. IMAGINE THE POTENTIALIF GOVERNMENT WORKED THE WAY IT’S SUPPOSED TO.
- 57. RAISE YOUR VOICE.PARTICIPATE.
- 58. BE THE FIRSTTO LEARN ABOUT, AND WEIGH-IN ON, OUR REFORM INITIATIVES. BECOME A THOUGHT LEADER.
- 59. IF YOU CAREABOUT TRANSPARENT, HONEST GOVERNMENT - SIGN UP TODAY! 60
- 60. JOIN OUR FIGHT REFORMER MEMBERSHIP REFORMER MILLENIAL MEMBERSHIP $1,000 PER YEAR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OPTION FOR 35 YRS & UNDER $300 PER YEAR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION Special recognition as a Reformer on Seventy's website Special recognition as a Reformer on Seventy's website Join an exclusive group of stakeholders with priority access to event registration and exclusive invite only networking opportunities Join an exclusive group of stakeholders with priority access to event registration and exclusive invite only networking opportunities Customized email alerts exclusive to Reformers Customized email alerts exclusive to Reformers Personalized invitation to attend small group discussions with Seventy’s Leadership Personalized invitation to attend small group discussions with Seventy’s Leadership One seat to the most coveted event in town - Seventy’s Annual Breakfast Free Rider Membership We continue to produce timely and well researched news alerts on issues you care about and serve as the only watchdog in the region fighting for better government citizens can trust.
- 61. WE’RE BOLD. WESPEAK OUT WHEN OTHERS CAN’T OR WON’T. DO WE SOMETIMES PISS OFF PUBLIC OFFICIALS? OF COURSE.
- 62. WE DO ITBECAUSE WE KNOW THINGS CAN BE DONE DIFFERENTLY, AND ULTIMATELY, BETTER. JOIN. HELP US BE A STRONGER FORCE!
- 63. FOR PHILADELPHIA BUSINESSAND CITIZENS TO INNOVATE AND GROW WE NEED EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT, AND TO MAKE GOVERNMENT EFFECTIVE WE NEED SEVENTY Stephen Tang, Seventy Board Member, President & CEO University City Science Center
- 64. OUR BREAKFAST ISTHE TALK OF THE TOWN
- 65. ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVEINVITE ONLY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
- 66. ALL REFORMERS WILLRECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION ON SEVENTY’S WEBSITE
- 67. AND PERSONALIZED INVITATIONSTO ATTEND SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH SEVENTY’S LEADERSHIP
- 68. SEVENTY’S VOLUNTEERS HELPINGCITIZENS BECOME EDUCATED AND ENGAGED FOR OVER A CENTURY
- 69. OUR NEWS ALERTSARE LEGENDARY 70
- 70. THERE IS ACOST TO CITIZENSHIP
- 71. INVEST IN SEVENTY,WE HELP YOU
- 72. 1.PULL BACK THELAYERS ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES
- 73. 2. ENGAGE INTHE CONVERSATION
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- 75. OUR DEBATES AREFIERCE
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- 77. JOIN A PASSIONATEGROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS WITH PRIORITY ACCESS TO EVENT REGISTRATION
- 78. REFORMERS WILL BEPRESENTED WITH SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET AND INFLUENCE CORE DECISION MAKERS AND GIVE VOICE TO THE PHILLY OF TOMORROW
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- 80. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: 1 Fighting tirelessly for better 2 3 government in the region I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 81. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: 1 Fighting tirelessly for better 2 government in the region Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 82. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: 1 Fighting tirelessly for better 2 3 government in the region Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties Making sure that our public officials are held accountable I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 83. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: 1 4 Fighting tirelessly for better 2 3 government in the region Seventy playing a vital and visible role in the imminent contests for Mayor and City Council Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties Making sure that our public officials are held accountable I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 84. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: 1 4 Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties 2 5 3 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 I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 85. REFORMERS KNOW THEPOWER OF: Striving to involve more citizens in public life to push for greater competition among candidates and parties 2 5 3 4 6 1 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 Getting involved and being the voice of tomorrow. I WILL JOIN THE REFORMERS
- 86. THANK YOU. Formore information: http://www.seventy.org/donate/the-reformers or get in touch with Beth Vogel at 267-940-4505