About
We are the Coalition to Keep Berkeley Money Local. We are a grassroots movement to create a public bank that keeps our money local. Instead of enriching big bank CEOs, we propose that public funds should be re-invested into our local community. A public bank can do that.
A public bank is a publicly-owned institution which puts public money—the taxes and fees we already pay to our governments—to work for our community’s needs. Once established, an East Bay Public Bank will invest in affordable housing, green energy infrastructure, and local small businesses.
Check out the full text of our ballot initiative and top funders below.
