Politics & Government

Poll: Should the City of Berkeley Ditch Wells Fargo?

In Tuesday's meeting, the city council will consider moving Berkeley's bank account from Wells Fargo to a community bank instead. What do you think of the idea? Take the poll.

Big bank bailouts and a subprime mortgage crisis that hurt the nation's economic health have inspired a wave of people to move their money — taking their accounts from Wall Street to Main Street.

In Tuesday's city council meeting, . The city is contemplating not renewing its bank account with Wells Fargo and instead looking for a community bank or credit union to entrust with the city's funds.

So, where would Berkeley's bank account go? Local banks and credit unions include:

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Do you think the city should move its bank account? Take the poll.
Where should Berkeley's account be held instead? Let us know in the comments.
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