Just a vision in 2016, it’s now coming before the voters. But will Mayor Lurie stand in the way? By Ian Firstenberg July 17, 2026 (48hills.org) On July 7, the Board of Supervisors took a monumental step towards actualizing a decade long project—a San Francisco Public Bank. In a 9-2 vote… Continue reading
Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong? By Tim Redmond July 7, 2026 (48hills.org) A City Charter amendment that could lead to the creation of a public bank cleared the Board of Supes today—with two members voting against it. That means the voters… Continue reading
A groundbreaking concept in local finance could begin operations after a Charter Amendment that—so far—has little visible opposition. By Tim Redmond June 23, 2026 (48hills.org) The campaign for a public bank in San Francisco moved a big step forward this week when the Board of Supes Rules Committee voted unanimously… Continue reading
By Alyce McFadden, Staff Writer May 19, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Supervisor Chyanne Chen will introduce a charter amendment at the Board of Supervisors meeting that would establish a municipal financial corporation, a precursor institution to a public bank. Manuel Orbegozo/For the S.F. Chronicle San Francisco is taking a step toward opening… Continue reading
Posted on March 9, 2024 by Ellen Brown (ellenbrown.com) In 2017, Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made the establishment of a public, state-owned bank a centerpiece issue during his run for New Jersey governor. He regularly championed public banking in speeches, town halls and campaign commercials. He won the race, and the… Continue reading
