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Proposal Queue for Sunday, December 4, 2011 GA* New Time is 2:00pm*

December 2, 2011 at 1:57 am.

Proposal Queue has changed due to the addition of 3 emergency proposals brought to Facilitation Committee Meeting on 12/3/2011. The full text of the these proposals can be found by scrolling down : 1. Support the rally and protest against AIPAC on December 5 [added 12-3-2011, requested emergency 12-3-2011][voted 12-3-11 approved emergency proposal] [called 6:30PM 12-3-2011] 2. Occupy Oakland Tribune Finance Proposal [requested emergency 12-2-2011][voted 12-3-11 approved emergency proposal] 3. Change name to “Decolonize Oakland” [Was held for Sunday’s GA as Emergency Proposal] [called 6:45PM 12-3-2011] [called 5:30PM 12-3-2011] 4. General … Continued

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This EMERGENCY PROPOSAL was Passed on December 2, 2011 GA Agenda: Endorsement and Active Support of the December 3 Global Day of Action for Climate Justice

December 2, 2011 at 1:55 am.

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Facilitation Committee Note: This is the final text of the resolution that was passed on December 2, 2011. Occupy Oakland Solidarity Statement with the 1000 Durbans Day of Action for Climate Justice In response to the 1% profiting from pollution: Occupy Oakland stands in solidarity with the December 3rd Global Day of Action for climate justice called by La Via Campesina, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance and the Civil Society Organizing Committee in South Africa. This day of action is happening under the banner “Stop the 1% from profiting from … Continued

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GA Minutes: 11.30.11

December 1, 2011 at 9:40 pm.

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Oakland General Assembly November 30, 2011 Fruitvale Plaza Approximate Start Time: 6:00pm Approximate Head Count: 109 votes (125+ present at the beginning of the meeting) Notes by G. WELCOME If you are harassed or arrested, contact the National Lawyers Guild at phone #: 415.285.1011. Not intended to replace 911. To receive updates on the movement, text “bayaction” to 41411 AGENDA ○ Video “Immigrants For Sale,” in Spanish and English on American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), CCA (Russel Pearce), GEO and SB-1070; $5 Billion annual revenue ○ All of Us or … Continued

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WITHDRAWN BY PROPOSERS. Proposal to Have the OO GA sign-on to the Occupy SF “A Declaration from the Occupation”

November 30, 2011 at 5:06 pm.

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Proposal to Have the OO GA sign-on to the OccupySF A Declaration from the Occupation In order to declare solidarity with our fellow occupy movements and affirm our commitment to the concept of occupation, we propose that the General Assembly of OccupyOakland stand with OccupySF by signing on to the Declaration from the Occupation approved by the OccupySF General Assembly on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011. We propose to adopt the Declaration as written, with one omission: The removal of the word “nonviolent” from paragraph 4. This is not an endorsement of violent resistance … Continued

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PASSED ON NOVEMBER 30. A proposal for Occupy Oakland to endorse and participate in the December 6th National Day of Action Against foreclosures.

November 30, 2011 at 4:53 pm.

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A proposal for Occupy Oakland to endorse and participate in the December 6th National Day of Action Against foreclosures. Everyone deserves to have a roof over their head and a place to call home. Millions of Americans have worked hard for years for the opportunity to own their own home; for others, it remains a distant goal. For all of us, having a decent place to live for ourselves and our families is the most fundamental part of the American dream, a source of security and pride. In 2008, … Continued

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November 30, 2011 General Assembly Agenda

November 30, 2011 at 4:43 pm.

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On Wednesday, November 30th, the General Assembly will be held at Fruitvale BART. Otherwise, General Assembly meets at Oscar Grant Plaza in the amphitheater on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Sunday. Starting December 4th, Sunday General Assemblies will move to 2pm, while other days will remain at 6pm. Occupy Oakland General Assembly Agenda November 30, 2011 I. Welcome II. Welcome Announcements III. Agenda Overview IV. FORUM QUESTION November 30th: How can OO contribute to the self-empowerment of diverse communities, and stand in solidarity with ongoing struggles in Oakland? V. … Continued

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We need you on the Facilitation Committee

November 30, 2011 at 12:26 am.

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The GA is vital to the movement for building consensus regarding actions we take as a body, building solidarity with other movements, and getting everyone involved in decision making. Our GA process has strengths and areas for improvement. Many people have great ideas for improving the GA process. We need your presence, time and energy on our committee. *We are always in need of Co-facilitators to guide the assembly through the agenda. Different voices and faces are encouraged to get involved. *We are in need of Crowd Advocates who are … Continued

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GA Minutes: 11.28.11

November 30, 2011 at 12:13 am.

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Oakland General Assembly Date___11/28/11____ Approximate Start Time:____6:45___pm Approximate Head Count: ____104________ Notes by: AJ FORUM Topic: Brainstorming Creative Actions to Take the Movement Forward Major takeaways: Start a Defense Committee responsible for coming up with non-violent tactics. This Committee will be responsible for defending our ‘occupation’ or ‘vigil’. Community gardens to feed and beautify the diverse communities of Oakland. Legal and permanent indoor space for the GA so that the elderly, people with children, and those who do not wish to sit in the cold/rain will attend. Continuing our work on foreclosed homes but in a creative way, that … Continued

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GA Minutes 11.27.11

November 30, 2011 at 12:06 am.

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GA Minutes: 11.25.11

November 30, 2011 at 12:03 am.

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Oakland General Assembly 11/25/11 Start Time: 6:00 Approximate Head Count: (Not sure) From Livestream and Twitter – (These notes are not very detailed…this is just a gist of what was gleaned online) WELCOME (Not sure) FORUM (Not sure) COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS (Not sure) PROPOSALS We have cultivated a modified consensus making process. (Explains) Submit proposals to occupyfacilitation@gmail.com, or submit in person on paper. Three or more people must endorse a proposal and be present during its presentation to the GA. This is how we run the GA (explains process, hand … Continued

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This website was created in the fall of 2011. Most of it is now moribund, but the Occupy Oakland Calendar, which lists activist events in the East Bay (and occasionally elsewhere) is still maintained, the Search facility works to find earlier posts and keep OO’s history alive, and articles are occasionally still posted to the front page.

The Occupy Oakland General Assembly met in-person weekly (with a rare skip) since October 10th, 2011 up until the pandemic, at which point we went to bi-weekly Zoom meetings. We do checkins, go over the activist events of the past meeting interval, and have general discussions on politics and revolution.

For many years, until the pandemic, we put on a Feed the People event monthly at Oscar Grant Plaza, where all were welcome to come and partake of a freshly cooked, savory meal, before our GA.

If you would like to participate while the pandemic is still amidst, send an email to occupyoakland-request@lists.riseup.net. Check the calendar or this text to see if we have resumed in-person meetings.