PPBC – Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition

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Citizens’ Subpoena Delivered to Kenney. Next Up: The People’s Economic Forum

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on October 10, 2022

Dear Friends of the Philly Public Banking Movement, This past Friday we aimed to make some noise about Mayor Kenney’s illegal refusal to appoint the Board and release the funds for the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority and we did just that! Approximately 40 advocates gathered together at City Hall. Led by emcee and former City Council candidate Tonya Bah, we… Continue reading "Citizens’ Subpoena Delivered to Kenney. Next Up: The People’s Economic Forum"
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Community Action: The People’s Subpoena: Public Banking Coalition Charges the Mayor with Dereliction of Duty

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on September 20, 2022

Date: Friday, October 7, 12:00pm Location: City Hall, City Hall Plaza, NE corner Come help the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition serve the People’s Subpoena and charge the scofflaw Mayor Kenney with dereliction of duty on Economic Justice. Click-here if you can join us at City Hall on October 7th at Noon. As the Mayoral race kicks off and the sitting… Continue reading "Community Action: The People’s Subpoena: Public Banking Coalition Charges the Mayor with Dereliction of Duty"
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A Response to the Philadelphia Citizen

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on February 17, 2022

Larry Platt doesn’t think much of Philly. Extreme conservatives believe that people are greedy, selfish, and so stupid they will not do something of benefit to themselves if it might possibly benefit other people – like forming a public bank. He must hate living in this city of brotherly and sisterly love where our Quaker roots still inform a faith… Continue reading "A Response to the Philadelphia Citizen"
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Philly DSA urges support for Councilman Green’s Pubic Banking Bill

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on December 10, 2021

Alongside other members of the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition, Philly DSA has fought for City Council to create the first municipal public bank in the country. DSA members now have the opportunity to make that vision a reality. Councilmember Derek Green took up the coalition’s call and introduced a public banking bill that has a hearing in the finance committee on Monday, December… Continue reading "Philly DSA urges support for Councilman Green’s Pubic Banking Bill"
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Finance Committee Hearing on Public Banking

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on October 21, 2020

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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Recap from Public Banking Town Hall

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on October 21, 2020

On September 1, more than 140 people participated in a town hall on Public Banking. Read the report: View the FAQs: Watch the video:
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Philadelphia’s first public banking town hall announces new coalition

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on September 1, 2020

More than 140 people from all around the City and region attended virtual event with City Councilmember Derek Green and leading experts and advocates September 1, 2020 PHILADELPHIA—Today, the Philadelphia Public Bank Coalition held its first Town Hall to explore the ways a municipally owned bank could address the critical needs of our city in these times, and to support… Continue reading "Philadelphia’s first public banking town hall announces new coalition"
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Why Philadelphia Needs a Public Bank

By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on August 30, 2020

A Digital Town Hall Philadelphia—On Tuesday, September 1, at 7pm, the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition, in partnership with a variety of community activist organizations, is hosting a Town Hall on how public banking is an essential tool in the fight against systemic racism and economic injustice. A public bank could transfer money into our public services, instead of enriching the… Continue reading "Why Philadelphia Needs a Public Bank"

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