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Public Bank East BayGovernanceResolution

In Plain English

The Public Bank of the East Bay would be owned by local governments instead of private shareholders. Richmond would join other cities to study creating this bank, which could keep tax dollars local and fund community projects. Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin would represent Richmond in planning discussions.

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Votes

To adopt Resolution No. 48-22 with the exception of the third resolve of the resolution that would approve Councilmember McLaughlin as a representative to PBEB

Passed

4 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will join a study to explore creating a public bank owned by local governments rather than private shareholders, but the council removed language that would have made Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin the city's representative in planning discussions. The proposed Public Bank of the East Bay could potentially keep local tax dollars within the community and provide funding for local projects. The resolution passed in a divided vote, with McLaughlin, Jimenez, Martinez, and Willis supporting it, Bates opposing, and Johnson and Butt abstaining. This vote reflects a pattern for Bates, who votes against governance measures more frequently than his colleagues.

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Community Discussion

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