PCCP was formed by the merger in 1952 of the Philadelphia Committee on
Public Affairs ( PCPA)  and the City Policy Committee.

PCPA traces its roots to the City Club, which was formed in 1905. The City
Policy Committee was formed in 1940 by Walter Philips, with the a unique
philosophy:
" No important change is accomplished in city, state or
national affairs except through the action of a group of people
who have not only the understanding of the problems, but also
understanding of each other and confidence in one another."

The combined group, the Philadelphia Committee on City Policy, became a
significant force in city government. PCCP was the force behind the
movement to change the City Charter and the creation of the
City Planning Commission.

PCCP members continue to play an active role in the affairs of the city,
region and country.

PCCP has an eight person Board of Directors elected each May. The board
consists of five officers and at three at-large members. Any individual
member can run for a seat on the board by notifying the Nominating
Committee.
                 PCCP Board 2010-11
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                                Officers
         President                  Suzy Drinan             
        Vice President           Gregory Heller  
        Vice President           Lynne  Kotranski           
         Treasurer                 Edgar Rosenthal         
        Executive Secretary   Marisa Waxman  

                                At-Large
                      Karl Bortnick
                 Nancy Kammerdeiner      
                    Lynda Orfanelli


                    Recent Past Presidents
                      Uri  Z. Monson
                   Richard Salkowitz
                      Janet Cherry
                     Virginia Brown