Working to help build a local East Bay economy that feeds itself at the expense of outside profit-seekers.https://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mww3h6okvu2uOur public dollars can work harder for our communities. Especially when facing budget cuts. #AffordableHousing. #SmallBusiness. #CleanEnergy. Stronger local economies. These aren't impossible goals. They're choices. Join us www.publicbankeastbay.org/connect #EastBay #Berkeley02 Oct 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww3h6okvu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mwqtspc4gp2aA great op-ed in Berkeleyside by Henry Levy, Alameda County Treasurer, in support of establishing the public bank. A wonderful argument for public banks across the country! Read it here: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/09/21/opinion-vote-yes-on-measure-z-and-fund-a-public-bank-to-advance-berkeley-values #Berkeley #PublicBanking #SmallBusiness #AffordableHousing #GreenEnergy30 Sep 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqtspc4gp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mwmct4664r24We’re thrilled to have been joined by 20+ community members at our “Public Funds for Public Good” event last week. PBEB volunteer Bhairavi Senthilkumar discussed the role public banking can play in building resilient communities. Stay in touch, our newsletter www.publicbankeastbay.org/connect28 Sep 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmct4664r24https://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mwblxzesmx2xJoin us tonight in Berkeley “Public Money for Public Good” RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/pbebpublicmoney Learn about public banks, ask questions, share your ideas & meet neighbors. Thursday, Sep 24 | 6–7:30 pm The Way, 1305 University Ave., Berkeley #CleanEnergy #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Berkeley24 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwblxzesmx2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mw24b4kwrn2pCommunity Event Berkeley “Public Money for Public Good” Learn about public banking, ask questions, share your ideas & meet neighbors Thursday, Sep 24, 6–7:30 p.m. The Way, 1305 University Ave., Berkeley RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/pbebpublicmoney #CleanEnergy #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Berkeley21 Sep 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw24b4kwrn2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mvslprtr5t2vPublic Money for Public Good Watch this short video to learn how Public Bank East Bay can put public funds to work for home-grown businesses, affordable housing and green energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R59muDBR5Kw #PublicBank #EastBay #Berkeley #SmallBusiness #GreenEnergy #AffordableHousing18 Sep 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvslprtr5t2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mvizquzmob2fCan we stop big banks from using our public $ to fund private prisons, data centers & weapons manufacturers? Join us Sept 24 for a Berkeley community conversation, “Public Money for Public Good.” RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/pbebpublicmoney #CleanEnergy #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Berkeley14 Sep 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvizquzmob2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mvbeigz3ny2jIs there a better way to keep public funds flowing toward community needs? Can we stop billionaires profiting? Sept 24, come to learn, ask questions, share your ideas & meet neighbors and community advocates. https://tinyurl.com/pbebpublicmoney #CleanEnergy #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Berkeley11 Sep 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbeigz3ny2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3muhvkegzoh2xImagine neighborhoods with backup power during outages, affordable housing powered by solar, small biz energy upgrades & community microgrids. Public Bank East Bay is in Berkeley and beyond at lower costs. Learn more https://www.publicbankeastbay.org/priorities-2#cleanenergy #PublicBanking #CleanEnergy01 Sep 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhvkegzoh2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mu3hcmcytx23Article about our friends at Coalition to Keep Berkeley Money Local Berkeleyside takes a closer look at Measure Z, the proposal to create a public bank that could put Berkeley’s public $ to work for affordable housing, clean energy, and local small businesses. https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/25/berkeley-election-2026-measure-z-public-bank-east-bay27 Aug 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3hcmcytx23https://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mtesczr2b42mWhat happens when private financial institutions take big risks & the public is left to pick up the bill? https://capitolhillcitizen.substack.com/p/the-bailout-that-never-ended Public banking offers a different model, one that keeps funds working for the public interest & public good. #EconomicJustice #EastBay18 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtesczr2b42mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mstchn42el2hImagine local neighborhoods with backup power during outages, EV charging, affordable housing powered by solar, energy upgrades and community microgrids. Public Bank East Bay could help finance projects like these. Learn more https://www.publicbankeastbay.org/priorities#cleanenergy #CleanEnergy #EastBay11 Aug 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstchn42el2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3msgu7ob3jk2fWhy should public dollars build private wealth? Christopher Armitage challenges the false choice of raising taxes v cutting public services. Creating revenue w/ publicly owned banks, affordable housing, utilities, broadband & more. @carmitage.bsky.social https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/inevitable-failures-how-the-privatization06 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgu7ob3jk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3msbskvcsky2nBerkeley voting Nov on effort by our friends at Keep Berkeley Money Local to start Public Bank East Bay "Supporters say it would lend money to fund investments in affordable housing, small businesses and green energy and infrastructure." More @berkeleyside.org https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/07/24/berkeley-election-2026-ballot-measures-public-bank-soda-tax04 Aug 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbskvcsky2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mrvecjeauo2yOur friends at the Coalition to Keep Berkeley Money Local has a new website, check it out! www.keepberkmoneylocal.org #Berkeley #PublicBanking https://www.keepberkmoneylocal.org30 Jul 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvecjeauo2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mrni4uc5ae2sMomentum is gaining among neighbors and advocates for a public bank in the East Bay. Together we can create the communities we long for and deserve. Share your skills and thoughts and join the movement! https://www.publicbankeastbay.org/updates/over-the-past-year-something-exciting-has-been-happening-across-the-east-bay #EastBay #EconomicJustice #PublicBanking27 Jul 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrni4uc5ae2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mqpewu73jf2fCongratulations to San Francisco Public Bank on this great occasion. We hope you can attend their celebration tonight 7/15, 6-8pm at El Rio in SF's Mission. Read more about their efforts here https://www.kqed.org/news/12089959/san-francisco-supervisors-to-vote-on-public-bank-measure-for-november-ballot15 Jul 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpewu73jf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mpoyylfjlj2fWhat happens when neighbors come together to imagine a thriving future for the East Bay? Change starts when neighbors come together Thanks to everyone who joined the Richmond event to build local power through a public bank. Stay connected www.publicbankeastbay.org/connect #EconomicJustice02 Jul 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoyylfjlj2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3moldcpwukl2yJoin PBEB June 24 in Richmond for an evening of conversation & connection about building local economic power for the future of our communities. RSVP at luma.com/ul57gsog so we have substantial refreshments for everyone. Bring a friend, meet neighbors & share ideas. We'd love to have you there! https://luma.com/ul57gsog18 Jun 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3moldcpwukl2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mm7yolhl4z2pWhat could the East Bay build if our tax dollars stayed local instead of funding Wall Street banks? What would you invest in? Join neighbors for food, conversation, and community discussion about a public bank for the East Bay. May 28 in Oakland. RSVP: tinyurl.com/pbebmayevent #EastBay #PublicBank https://tinyurl.com/pbebmayevent19 May 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7yolhl4z2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3ml4o3d3msl25In case you missed it, Demos' publication on Public Banks for Racial Equity does a great dive into how public banks can effectively take on racial wealth inequality. #EconomicJustice #PublicBanks #RacialJustice #EastBay https://www.demos.org/policy-briefs/public-banks-racial-equity?utm_source=Demos&utm_campaign=e04e43dde8-DEMOS_EMAIL__2025_07_31_EJ_convening_recap&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e07d7f6936-e04e43dde8-64653538405 May 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4o3d3msl25https://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mksjlji4nu2zPBEB representatives were proud to stand with CA Public Banking Alliance & 100s of others in Sacramento to support the creation of a statewide public bank for climate resilience, small business development & affordable housing! https://capublicbanking.org/ca-state-bank-campaign-launches-as-ab-2243-passes-two-assembly-committees/ #EastBay #PublicBanking01 May 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksjlji4nu2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mkq65btyql2vStates & cities send $160B/year to private banks in interest payments. Public banks flip the script keeping public money working for public good. North Dakota proves it’s possible. @shelterforce.bsky.social #PublicBanking #EconomicJustice 🔗 buff.ly/tMCZMu1 https://shelterforce.org/2026/04/15/how-public-banks-can-meet-public-needs/30 Apr 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq65btyql2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mkijfaine62hOur friends at Public Banking Institute shared this great into to public banking. #PublicBank #EastBay #EconomicJustice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCXe7KMCDpI27 Apr 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkijfaine62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mjkg4hh7kk2q30+ neighbors gathered in Berkeley to talk about how PBEB can keep public dollars local, funding community-led solutions instead of Big Banks. Learn more. Get involved. https://www.publicbankeastbay.org/updates/30-attend-community-event-in-berkeley #EastBay #EconomicJustice #PublicBanking15 Apr 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkg4hh7kk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3mih6ye5oxs2zTime to learn more about public banks? Please join us on Tuesday, April 7, at the Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street in downtown Berkeley, 6:15 pm-7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. RSVP tinyurl.com/pbebaprilevent. We'll be delighted to see you. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1B0_U14xf5TwA70AUcaXK1vH3GOiiBk/view?usp=sharing01 Apr 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih6ye5oxs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3m7ockfx7x22vGeorge Quaye of Public Bank East Bay spoke at the San Leandro Breakfast Club on 12/3. Attendees were thoughtful & engaged abt how we will help small biz, housing & clean energy. If your organization wants to learn abt public banking our team wld be glad to connect www.publicbankeastbay.org/connect11 Dec 2025 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ockfx7x22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3m66hsrrijk2vGreat energy at the Next System Teach-In at Cal Poly Humboldt. @kith51.bsky.social, Friends of Public Bank East Bay & Rick Girling, SF Public Banking Coalition broke down how to keep money local & build a just economy. Thanks @redneckgonegreen.bsky.social for organizing! www.publicbankeastbay.org21 Nov 2025 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m66hsrrijk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3m5erw5miic2pPublic Banking Coast to Coast: Webinar, November 19, 12pm PT/3pm ET, featuring opening remarks by @warren.senate.gov. Register now: bit.ly/PBC2C11 Nov 2025 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5erw5miic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ebpublicbank.bsky.social/post/3likoicvge22eAs threats to justice grow, local communities must build power. Efforts like Public Bank East Bay make public money work for us—not corporations. How can public banking strengthen our community? ⬇️ Join us: https://www.publicbankeastbay.org/pbeb-newsletter-sign-up #PublicBanking #CommunityPower #EconomicJustice19 Feb 2025 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:2i4tdaexaaymp3g5v7e2pmxy/app.bsky.feed.post/3likoicvge22e