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What is the Committee of 70?

Join the Committee of 70, a nonprofit group fighting corruption in Philadelphia government, and become an Election Ambassador on May 21. Administer surveys, assist voters, and contribute to fair and free elections!

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What is the Committee of 70?

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  1. What is the Committee of 70? • A nonprofit and nonpartisangood government group • Founded in 1904 to fight corruption in Philadelphia government • Fight for representative, ethical and effective government in Philadelphia and PA

  2. Be an Election Ambassador

  3. On May 21: Go to your assigned polling station and: • Administer an Election Ambassador Survey to voters exiting the polling place. • Email/Tweet/Text pictures of campaign literature (e.g., flyers, posters, sample ballots) to Seventy. • Assist with voters’ questions using the information in your handbook.

  4. What’s In It for Me? • Learn about voting • Protect democracy; keep elections fair and free! • Build your resume • Earn volunteer/ community service/ service learning hours • <Teachers, insert any additional incentives such as extra credit>

  5. 1) Administer an Election Ambassador Survey • Ask voters at your polling station • Input answers directly into your phone • Come up with the questions as a class!

  6. 2) Email/Tweet/Text Pictures of Campaign Literature pchristmas@seventy.org @Committeeof70 919-423-7281

  7. 3) Assist with Voters’ Questions

  8. The Polling Place Allowed in: NOTallowed in: Seventy volunteers* Police officers** Candidates* Representatives of the media* * Except when voting **Except when summoned by the Judge of Elections • Voters • Election Board members • Bilingual interpreters • Federal observers • Certified poll workers • Individuals providing assistance to voters

  9. Voter ID • Photo identification is NOT required to vote in PA. • HOWEVER, first-time voters or voters voting in a new division/polling place (for example, after they’ve moved) must show an approved form of ID

  10. Accepted Forms of ID Photo ID: Non-Photo ID*: Voter registration card Non-photo ID issued by US government Non-photo ID issued by any PA agency Firearm permit Current bank statement Current utility bill Current paycheck Government check • PennDOT ID (drivers or nondrivers) • ID issued by US government • ID issued by any PA agency • US passport • US Armed Forces ID • Student ID • Employee ID *Non-photo IDs must include a name and address matching the voter’s registration record.

  11. Electioneering and Intimidation • Electioneering is the act of campaigning or advocating for a candidate or party. This may not occur inside of the room where voting machines are set up or within 10 feet of the entrance. • Remember that anyone serving as a polling place official must remain nonpartisan at all times. • Voters should report instances ofillegal electioneeringor any behavior that may qualify as intimidation or harassment to the District Attorney’s Officeimmediately.

  12. Provisional Ballots • A provisional ballot is a safeguard to ensure no voter is denied the right to vote due to a mistake or error. A voter has the right to request a provisional ballot if there is ANY question regarding their eligibility to vote. • ALLprovisional ballots cast by properly registered voters are counted after the election. • Advise voters with issues to call the County Board of Elections at 215-686-1590 immediately. For guidance or additional assistance, call Seventy’s office: 215-557-3600.

  13. Voter Assistance • Voters who have a right to • assistance: • Visually impaired • Physically disabled • Unable to read or write English No one should be forced to have “assistance.” The person helping a voter cannot be the voter’s employer, union leader or the Judge of Elections*. *The ONLY exception is when the Judge of Elections is the only person who speaks the same language as the voter.

  14. Language Access Sec. 203 of the Voting Rights Act covers localities where a single language minority represents at least 5% of the voting age population. • Philadelphia is required by law to provide all printed election materials in Spanish • Bilingual interpreters will be available in certain divisions • Telephone language assistance in 100+ languages • In-person assistance from a child, friend, relative or other voter For Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA

  15. Ready to Sign Up? • Permission slips due by Thursday, May 9 • See one-pager and your teacher for more information!

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