Philadelphia 3.0
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(4) |
| Purpose | Philadelphia 3.0 is a political organization committed to helping Philadelphia capitalize on its progress and promise. We support independent-minded candidates running for City Council and lead efforts to reform and modernize City Hall. |
| Location | |
Region served | Philadelphia |
Executive Director | Alison Perelman |
| Website | http://www.phila3-0.org/ |
Philadelphia 3.0 is a 501(c)4 nonprofit political advocacy organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia 3.0 officially launched March 26, 2015. Alison Perelman is the Executive Director.[1]
Philadelphia 3.0's stated mission is to "support independent-minded candidates running for City Council and lead efforts to reform and modernize City Hall".[2]
Anonymous benefactors fund Philadelphia 3.0.[3] It was conceived by Parkway Corporation executives Joseph and Robert Zuritsky as a means to elect business friendly candidates to Philadelphia City Council.[4]
During the 2015 election cycle, Philadelphia 3.0 supported six candidates for City Council.[5] Three candidates endorsed by Philadelphia 3.0 were elected to office.[6]
In May 2016, twelve local organizations, including Philadelphia 3.0 and the Committee of Seventy joined together to form the “Better Philadelphia Elections Coalition” seeking to create a new Department of Elections administered by a professionally accredited election director appointed by the mayor, with oversight provided by an appointed, non-salaried, and bipartisan Philadelphia Board of Elections.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ Robinson, Carla (May 6, 2015). "Proponents seek term limits for Philadelphia City Council". PhillyVoice.com.
- ^ "Organization Website".
- ^ "Secretive New Non-Profit Aims to Upend City Council - Philadelphia Magazine". Philadelphia Magazine. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ Blumenthal, Jeff (May 22, 2015). "Business group: Our City Council election efforts succeeded". Philadelphia Business Journal.
- ^ Terruso, Julia (March 31, 2015). "Philly 3.0 backs young City Council candidates". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Blumenthal, Jeff (May 22, 2015). "Business group: Our City Council election efforts succeeded". Philadelphia Business Journal.
- ^ Orso, Anna (May 4, 2016). "How watchdogs want to fix Philly's controversial elections oversight". BillyPenn.com.
- ^ Brey, Jared (May 4, 2016). "Better Elections Coalition Calls for End of City Commissioners". Philadelphia Magazine.