Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland General Membership Meeting

It’s critical that the Oakland City Council Finance Committee vote to allocate money for a feasibility study for the Public Bank of Oakland now. Postponing funding the study only further delays the creation of the bank.

Please call the members of the Finance Committee and ask them to ‘Fund A Public Bank Feasibility Study.’

• Noel Gallo (510-238-7005)
• Abel Guillen (510-238-7002)
• Dan Kalb (510-238-7001)
• Annie Campbell Washington (510-238-7004)

We are always looking for help bringing Public Banking information to Oakland residents. There are many ways large and small to be involved; from data entry to tabling events to branding and marketing assistance. Whether you’re looking to jump in with something specific or just want to lend a hand from time-to-time, please be in touch or come to a meeting.

Donate to Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland

Thanks to the generous support of our fiscal sponsor, HERA (Housing and Economic Rights Advocates), you can now make a tax-deductible donation to support our work. Our main expenses at the moment are related to outreach materials and mechanisms.

Click here to donate

*Important: Select “Other” from program and include “Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland” in the Honoree’s name section.

Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland t-shirts are available for a $20 donation! Email us at contact@friendsofpublicbankofoakland.org for details.

Sign the Petition!

You will also be able to sign the petition in person at upcoming events. Be on the lookout for our table, and let us know if there are events where people would like to hear more about the Public Bank of Oakland.

https://friendsofpublicbankofoakland.org/petition/

Public Banking in California

The Savings and Stability of Public Banking – by Ralph Nader

“Presently, California and other states routinely deposit hundreds of billions of dollars in Wall Street banks at minimal interest, turn around and borrow for infrastructure construction and repair from the Wall Street bond market at much higher interest and fees. This is a ridiculous form of debt peonage, a lesson Governor Jerry Brown has yet to learn.”