Workforce TestJoined by Santa Monica Vice Mayor Lana Negrete, he will showcase the Santa Monica bitcoin Office at the upcoming California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association (CMRTA) Annual Conference October 9-10They will present a case study on the innovative municipal office, the first of its kind in the US.
Launched in July 2024 after a unanimous vote by the city council, the Santa Monica bitcoin Office aims to educate residents about the potential of bitcoin while identifying industry partnerships to support economic recovery and job creation.
“We at Proof of Workforce are excited to share our experiences and knowledge with other municipal leaders at the CMRTA conference,” said founder Dom Bei. “We have already learned many valuable lessons and many opportunities have emerged through our early work.”
Deputy Mayor Negrete added: “We have received an overwhelming amount of interest and positive engagement as we continue to learn about bitcoin as a community.”
The presentation will highlight the challenges and opportunities presented by implementing the novel office and offer lessons for other municipalities considering similar initiatives. The CMRTA conference, which brings together municipal finance experts from across California, covers topics such as personal branding, regulatory updates, ballot measures, and emerging issues such as bitcoin.
Proof of Workforce coordinates the bitcoin Office at no cost to Santa MonicaThe nonprofit provides bitcoin education and adoption resources for workers, unions, pension funds and cities.
