LWV News:

The League of Women Voters presents its monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.

This month’s speakers include: Angela Merkert, Melissa Pickett and Elaine Sullivan who have been working to extend knowledge about the establishment of a public bank.

Merkert worked as a university professor in education; leadership and organizational development in the corporate world; and executive director roles in nonprofit organizations for 15 years.

Pickett is a former banker, organizational development consultant and health and wellness advocate. 

Sullivan came to public banking as a volunteer advocate for social and economic justice, following a career in organizational consulting. 

A Public Bank for New Mexico will support Infrastructure, agricultural, social and economic initiatives contributes to a livable, resilient economy. The taxes and fees deposited in a public bank can then be invested by professional bankers, in partnership with community banks and credit unions, to support local priorities.  “The mission of a public bank is to take back our money from Wall Street and do good things here at home for all our residents.”

Visit the Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity at www.aflep.org.

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When: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 

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