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Thanks so much to the 75 folks who were able to attend the People’s Economic Forum, Part 1: Addressing the Housing Crisis and to the other 50 who signed up. The session was packed, with more information and reflections than any one mind could take in! Here are the slides and the recording is below. Members of our coalition are now… Continue reading "Recap from the People’s Economic Forum"
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Coming November 17: The People’s Economic Forum!!! In a civilized community, safe and affordable housing would be available to all. But private banks and private equity treat homes as commodities, rather than places for human beings to live. How can a public bank counter redlining and ever rising housing costs? Come with your questions. Listen and learn as we explore… Continue reading "Join Us at the People’s Economic Forum on Nov 17!"
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Councilmember Derek Green held a hearing on Public Banking in the Finance Committee on October 5, 2020. Members of the Public Banking Coalition and the community testified on what that could mean for the City of Philadelphia.
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Letter to the Editor by Pamela Haines, Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 9, 2020 In reference to the need for financial assistance in building low-income housing (Inquirer, 10/7) another way to fund such critical needs is through the establishment of a Philadelphia Public Bank. Last year the city paid $174 million in interest alone, on money that we… Continue reading "Housing Investments and Public Banking"
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The Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition will hold a Town Hall on Tuesday, September 1st, at 7 PM on why public banking is an essential tool for community reinvestment of public funds and expanding opportunity for all in these times. After you register, you will receive an email with the zoom URL that you can click to join the Town Hall on… Continue reading "Announcing a Town Hall on Public Banking!"