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L.A. City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Matthew Seedorff , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· October 22, 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
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Key points Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local. The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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