PBEB Vision & Values
Equity
We are committed to a public bank which acknowledges and attempts to relieve the contemporary and historical burdens carried by disenfranchised communities, including low-income communities of color and other marginalized groups.
Social Responsibility
Decisions regarding loan recipients, sponsored projects, and who benefits from PBEB policies will all prioritize investing our money into the wealth and health of local communities and the environment.
Fiscal Responsibility
As stewards of public money, collected by depositing agencies from individuals and businesses in the East Bay, the Bank is committed to compliance with the directives and policies of state and federal regulators. It is equally committed to active and constant attention to managing risk and making fiscally responsible decisions so as to maintain PBEB in a safe and sound condition.
Accountability
The Bank is accountable to the residents of the East Bay, who have a right to fully transparent explanations of PBEB’s actions and choices.
Democracy
The Bank will be governed using inclusive and participatory processes which consciously and intentionally adhere to the values/principles listed here.