Philadelphia 3.0

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
Founded2015
Type501(c)(4)
PurposePhiladelphia 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
Websitehttp://www.phila3-0.org/

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
  1. Robinson, Carla (May 6, 2015). "Proponents seek term limits for Philadelphia City Council". PhillyVoice.com.
  2. "Organization Website".
  3. "Secretive New Non-Profit Aims to Upend City Council - Philadelphia Magazine". Philadelphia Magazine. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  4. Blumenthal, Jeff (May 22, 2015). "Business group: Our City Council election efforts succeeded". Philadelphia Business Journal.
  5. Terruso, Julia (March 31, 2015). "Philly 3.0 backs young City Council candidates". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  6. Blumenthal, Jeff (May 22, 2015). "Business group: Our City Council election efforts succeeded". Philadelphia Business Journal.
  7. Orso, Anna (May 4, 2016). "How watchdogs want to fix Philly's controversial elections oversight". BillyPenn.com.
  8. Brey, Jared (May 4, 2016). "Better Elections Coalition Calls for End of City Commissioners". Philadelphia Magazine.
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