CommonBound 2018

This workshop will spotlight a range of efforts to build municipal public banks across the U.S. and describe how public banks can push back against Wall Street while serving the public good, support campaigns for divestment, and expand fair access to banking services. Members of the Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland will share their experience with grassroots organizing and working with elected officials and banking experts to gain city support for a feasibility study and develop a robust governance proposal. Lewis Reed, President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, will discuss the task force to study public banking recently created by his legislation. An organizer with the New Economy Project will discuss the recently-launched Public Bank NYC coalition and campaign, grounded in a vision for racial, environmental and economic justice.