Posted To: Pipeline Press
Who is Gary Johnson? He’s the Libertarian candidate for president this year. And given the “unusual” presidential situation this year, and the current virtual tie between the mainstream candidates, Mr. Johnson and his views may garner more attention than the third party normally have. Regarding housing, and scaling back government in general, “He…would abolish the Department of Housing and Urban Development because local governments should choose what works for them.” In banking news, we recently learned that 15-bank holding company Wintrust Financial ($23.7B, IL) will acquire First Community Bank ($178mm, IL) for about $30.3mm in cash. And in Washington Commencement Bank ($177mm) will merge with Thurston First Bank ($131mm) in a merger of equals. Commencement…(read more )