Public Bank Feasibility Study

Urged the council to restore funding for the public bank business plan and viability study.

Called on the city to restore funds for a public bank to divest from Wall Street and support local community needs.

Highlighted that public banking allows the city to control funds and invest in green energy.

Urged replacing the allocated funds for the public bank study to keep money circulating in the local community.

Expressed support for exploring public banking as a way to fund small housing projects and bypass commercial banks.

Requested restoration of public bank funding to help address community needs like affordable housing and small businesses.

Encouraged the council to use taxpayer dollars more efficiently through a public bank instead of Wall Street.

Supported reinvesting funds into a public bank to bypass commercial banks and support green infrastructure and housing.

Argued that a public bank is a public health and equity issue by improving economic stability and housing.

Requested funding restoration for a public bank to cover hard-to-finance pre-development and affordable housing costs.

Urged resuming public bank funding to reroute tax dollars from Wall Street and support minority-owned small businesses.

Asked to restore funding for a public bank feasibility study to prioritize local community health and well-being.

Pushed for a public bank to divest from private prisons and ICE, and reinvest in minority businesses and affordable housing.

Listed numerous coalition organizations supporting the restoration of public bank funding.

Supported moving forward with the AB 857 public bank funding to allow proactive and strategic local financing.

Urged the council to move forward with the $250,000 public bank viability study to better leverage public dollars and align investments with community values.