4799 Shattuck Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
USA
As the anniversary of the fire fast approaches, Safer DIY Spaces and Oakland Warehouse Coalition would very much like to check in with you, our community, to summarize what we’ve witnessed over the last year during our efforts to halt displacement, improve building safety, shore up DIY tenants’ rights, and fix a broken event permitting process.
Most importantly, we want to hear back from you – your questions, your experiences over the last year, and where you think our collective priorities should be moving forward into 2018, when new resources are slated to become available to aid struggling spaces. There is more at stake now than ever before, and a community meeting is long overdue.
Unlike the large public meetings of last year, there will be no breakout groups for this event, which will start promptly at 7pm. We will be providing loads of yummy pizza and beverages, so come early to grub and chat with your comrades! After the event, members of Safer DIY Spaces and Oakland Warehouse Coalition will be available for consultations with anyone needing assistance.
Agenda (subject to change):
6:00pm: Ballroom Doors open, come get some grub!
7:00pm: DIY & OWC 2017 Status Report Presentation
7:30pm: *Special Guests* TBA
• Claudia Cappio, Assistant City Administrator, City of Oakland
• Leah Simon-Weisberg, Attorney, Centro Legal de la Raza / Berkeley Rent Board Member
• Braz Shabrell, Attorney, East Bay Community Law Center
• Sadaf Zahoor of Burnt Ramen
8:00pm: Q&A with our panel. Question cards available if you prefer anonymity. Please do not disclose addresses.
8:30pm: Community reportbacks and announcements – please sign up onsite
8:45pm on: One-on-one consultation, legal referral, feedback
Suggestion book & mailing list signup will be available.
*** This is not a media event. Please respect everyone’s privacy. No broadcast, social media video, or audio recording please. ***
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