Sunday, February 19, 2006
September 27, 2005
Ms. Reynolds
I received your email dated 9/26/05 and your bank’s most recent performance evaluation for Bank One (all 274 pages).
On a separate note I asked whom I would speak to or could meet with in order to discuss a CRA agreement with Chase Bank/Bank One. Your reply was that individual who at the time of our conversation you were unable to identify, would be in your Chase Bank, New York office. You stated it would be the following week before you could contact that individual. You also stated you would pass on that information when you contacted him or her. I also asked what your position with the bank was and if you were a CRA official capable of discussing an agreement and you again stated that person is in the New York office.
You didn’t give me your position with the bank and I would appreciate knowing what your title is in the event UAAD may enter into an agreement with Chase Bank as you related that there were other opportunities offered by your bank to assist community organizations such as UAAD, a 501c3 non-profit.
I asked that you review our web site in order for you to understand that Bank One when it purchased Premier Bank, UAAD was invited by Premier to assist in enhancing its CRA programs. Bank One CRA officials also discussed agreements with UAAD, verbally and in writing. After the merger was finalized UAAD filed a complaint with the FDIC and OCC due to the bad faith negotiations on the part of Bank One. (documents are available)
So I say to you, Ms Reynolds that I strongly object that you would accuse UAAD or me of making false accusations regarding Chase Bank being involved in discriminatory practice, but according to Premier and Bank One officials, they clearly stated that their banks were guilty of both red-lining and discriminatory practices. There may come a time when these charges can be brought out for Congress, the courts and the public to review. I personally do not need your web address in order to find the nearest Chase Bank, I’m aware of Chase Banks lending practice to African Americans, in particular, and believe that our CRA proposal will assist in alleviating your bank’s present and past performance.
UAAD’s aim and goals is to assist Chase Bank in providing economic parity to “all” in the community your bank serves. Our proposal entails programs that will allow Chase Bank to enter into an agreement with benefits for the community and “Chase Bank consistent with safe and sound banking practices.
Your immediate reply would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Walter L. Ellis, CEO UAAD/UEDC
Ms. Reynolds
I received your email dated 9/26/05 and your bank’s most recent performance evaluation for Bank One (all 274 pages).
On a separate note I asked whom I would speak to or could meet with in order to discuss a CRA agreement with Chase Bank/Bank One. Your reply was that individual who at the time of our conversation you were unable to identify, would be in your Chase Bank, New York office. You stated it would be the following week before you could contact that individual. You also stated you would pass on that information when you contacted him or her. I also asked what your position with the bank was and if you were a CRA official capable of discussing an agreement and you again stated that person is in the New York office.
You didn’t give me your position with the bank and I would appreciate knowing what your title is in the event UAAD may enter into an agreement with Chase Bank as you related that there were other opportunities offered by your bank to assist community organizations such as UAAD, a 501c3 non-profit.
I asked that you review our web site in order for you to understand that Bank One when it purchased Premier Bank, UAAD was invited by Premier to assist in enhancing its CRA programs. Bank One CRA officials also discussed agreements with UAAD, verbally and in writing. After the merger was finalized UAAD filed a complaint with the FDIC and OCC due to the bad faith negotiations on the part of Bank One. (documents are available)
So I say to you, Ms Reynolds that I strongly object that you would accuse UAAD or me of making false accusations regarding Chase Bank being involved in discriminatory practice, but according to Premier and Bank One officials, they clearly stated that their banks were guilty of both red-lining and discriminatory practices. There may come a time when these charges can be brought out for Congress, the courts and the public to review. I personally do not need your web address in order to find the nearest Chase Bank, I’m aware of Chase Banks lending practice to African Americans, in particular, and believe that our CRA proposal will assist in alleviating your bank’s present and past performance.
UAAD’s aim and goals is to assist Chase Bank in providing economic parity to “all” in the community your bank serves. Our proposal entails programs that will allow Chase Bank to enter into an agreement with benefits for the community and “Chase Bank consistent with safe and sound banking practices.
Your immediate reply would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Walter L. Ellis, CEO UAAD/UEDC
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