Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs amplified sound at the beginning of GA In order to facilitate more direct involvement of those present at general assembly and to avoid what may sometimes develop into abuse of power through amplification, we request that at the beginning of each meeting of the general assembly, the occupants present do a straw poll as to whether to use amplified sound, megaphone and/or human microphone. We request that anyone using a microphone or megaphone at any meeting or event, and especially during … Continued
GA Proposals
[Passed unanimously at December 19 GA] Finance Proposal for $1825 towards January 1st March
The January 1st March and Rally in Memory of Oscar Grant and all Victims and Survivors of Police Brutality working group is requesting $1825, $1000 of which is a refundable deposit for a sound truck. We are requesting the funds for leaflets, posters, banner, flatbed truck, PA system and mobile sound system. 13306
Proposal Queue For December 16, 2011 GA
Proposals 1. Emergency Proposal: General Assembly Holiday Schedule 2. GA at OPD 3. Buy Local Proposal 4. Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland 5. Proposal to treat all proposals as living documents 6. 10th Street Home Endorsement 7. Rent Strike Proposal 8. Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs amplified sound at the beginning of GA 9. Finance Proposal for $1825 towards January 1st March 10. Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF 12907
Passed at Dec 16 GA. Emergency Proposal: Occupy Oakland General Assembly Holiday Calendar
Emergency Proposal: Occupy Oakland General Assembly Holiday Calendar Proposed Holiday Calendar – The last regular scheduled GA will be on Sunday, December 18th. – Monday, December 19th at 6PM. – Wednesday, December 21st at 6PM. – Monday, December 26th at 6PM. – Wednesday, December 28th at 6PM. – Monday, January 2nd at 6PM. – Wednesday, January 4th at 6PM. Regular General Assembly Schedule will begin on Sunday December 8th at 2PM. Proposers: Ra, Ali, and Ayr. 12939
Passed at Dec. 18 GA. Proposal to treat all proposals as living documents (# 5 in queue for December 16 GA)
Beginning immediately, given the understanding that a group making a proposal cannot discuss it with the whole of the occupational population before presenting, each proposal shall be treated as a living document. Enabling the initiators to accept and apply amendments and adjustments during the discussion will make it possible to develop a proposal into a document approveable by the vast majority of occupants. This tactic will bring us closer to true consensus, and increase the likelihood of more clearly defining ourselves, while avoiding the loss of good proposals due to … Continued
Passed at Dec. 18 GA. Proposal to have Occupy Oakland endorse and support the Occupy Our Homes movement and the successful continuing occupation of the 10th Street Home at 10th & Mandela. (#6 in queue for December 16 GA)
We propose Occupy Oakland endorse and support the Occupy Our Homes movement and the successful continuing occupation of the 10th Street Home at 10th & Mandela. December 6th National Day of Action mobilized thousands of people from the Occupy movement and local communities all around the country to stand up to Wall Street banks. We protested foreclosures, took back homes, stopped foreclosure auctions and a number of other actions that highlighted the role of the banks in the current housing crisis and worked to concretely stop people from losing their homes. The occupation … Continued
Proposal Queue For December 14, 2011 GA
Proposal Queue For December 14, 2011 GA 1. Buy Local Proposal 2. Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland 3. Commonwealth Club event panelist proposal 4. Proposal to treat all proposals as living documents 5. 10th Street Home endorsement 6. Rent Strike Proposal 7. Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs. amplified sound at the beginning of the GA 11161
Tabled. No Quorum. Event over. Proposal for Commonwealth Club event panelist (# 3 in queue for December 14 GA)
We propose that those couple of people who have been invited to participate in this event ::: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2011-12-15/occupy-what-now-what-next hosted by the commonwealth club take advantage of the opportunity to have our message heard in an hour long panel discussion likely to be aired in full on 250 radio stations, regardless of the fact that Mayor Quan will also be on the panel. We as a general assembly agree to set aside our policy of not engaging with public officials for this one event, for the sake of the improvement of our … Continued
Proposal Queue For December 11, 2011 GA
1. Rent Strike Proposal 2. Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs amplified sound at the beginning of GA 3. Buy Local Proposal [Held until after the Port Shutdown] 4. Occupied Oakland Tribune Finance Proposal 5. Hold GA at OPD 6. Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland 7. Commonwealth Club event panelists proposal 8. Proposal to treat all proposals as living documents 11233
Proposal Queue For December 9, 2011 GA
Proposal Queue For December 9, 2011 GA 1. Emergency Proposal: Finance Proposal for $3000 in food and supplies for Tree Sitters to expand Vigil. 2. Proposal to hold a General Assembly at every major action. 3. Rent Strike Proposal 4. Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs amplified sound at the beginning of GA 5. Buy Local Proposal [Held until after the Port Shutdown] 6. Occupied Oakland Tribune Finance Proposal 7. Hold GA at OPD 8. Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland 10391