Committee of Seventy

May we continue to work and participate in our democracy that honors their legacy 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

When it comes to improving our city, these are funds that could do real good. It's time City Council acts, fully investigates this slush fund and returns public dollars to the public. (2/2)

Should Philly make a splash this summer or throw money at Sheriff's Office promo gear? The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office keeps $8 million in a bank account that it has total control over and zero oversight. (1/2)

The Sheriff’s Office cites “fiscal responsibility” as a core tenet of their work. They can do so by eliminating their $8 million slush fund and putting that money into the City’s budget. That’s community support. (2/2)

There are holes on Philly streets and in the Philly budget. We believe community support comes from public dollars being funneled into long-term investments, not one-time block parties thrown by the Sheriff’s Office. (1/2)

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Our students’ futures are a better investment than a dance video and branded t-shirt. (3/3)

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has a private slush fund with $8 million. Those funds could cool our classrooms, fix bathrooms, and get students what they need to thrive. Instead, that money’s being spent on the Sheriff’s failing PR campaign. (2/3)

Thousands of Philly students are home today because their schools lack AC and are dangerously hot. Another reason why our school facilities need a massive overhaul. (1/3)

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We can’t wait until the next election for basic government functions to work. This intervention may resolve this issue, but many more remain & Council needs to act.

We are grateful to Philadelphia’s courts for doing what City Council has not: demand accountability from the Sheriff’s office. (1/2)

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Philadelphians deserve transparency, accountability, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. We urge City Council to strengthen oversight within the Sheriff’s Office following recent reporting by @PhillyInquirer. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4eeda8tf

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