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Tell Congress: Save the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
The Trump administration is trying to eliminate the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, threatening a 30-year bipartisan program that supports mission-driven lenders in underserved communities.
Tell Pierce County and Tacoma Leaders: Support a Local Public Bank
Every year, the local governments of Pierce County receive a combined total of billions of dollars in taxes and fees. Currently, these funds are deposited in private banks where they are used to maximize profits for shareholders. Urge the elected leaders of the City of Tacoma and Pierce County to pursue the creation of a public bank that will utilize taxpayer’s deposits for community needs.
Tell OCC, FDIC and Congress: Protect the Community Reinvestment Act
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is landmark legislation from the civil rights era that was designed to undo the harm done by the lack of investments and redlining in minority communities. Currently, the OCC and FDIC are considering rule changes that would weaken the CRA’s provisions. Contact them by October 9th and let them know that the CRA’s provisions should not be weakened.